First 2.1 MW, 97m rotor successfully installed in a complex terrain
CLIENT
Renew Power
LOCATION
Ellutla, Anantpur district, AP
TYPE OF PROJECT
Wind, Project Development, Transmission and Distribution and EPC
Scope of work
Land procurement, construction of road, WTG foundation, electrical lines and substation construction
Key challenges
- The terrain was a mixture of forest and government land with hard rock strata and it was our first installation of 2.1 MW, 97m rotor in such a complex terrain.
Our approach
- While transporting the large blades and other WTG components from highways to the site many remote villages were bypassed and a lot of modifications had to be made.
- Roads were constructed within the site under stringent forest guidelines for transportation and erection of WTGs.
- We had to construct 1 sub-station to evacuate 120 MW power and lay 13 Km of 220 kV EHV line.
- Despite it being a highly sensitive social environment, we maintained a good relationship with the local people.
- We overcame these challenges through proper planning, a dedicated execution team and partnering with right vendors
Impact
Our projects aided in improving the quality of life of people in the vicinity:
- The infrastructure was improved by creating roads and pathways
- We created livelihood opportunities for the people through direct and indirect employment like jobs for security guards, operations and maintenance, temporary turbine cleaning, etc.
