GE Renewable Energy and Hawa Energy inaugurate 50 MW wind farm in Pakistan

• 6 years ago (2018-04-24)
• David Flin

Asia 900 Wind 261

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GE Renewable Energy and Hawa Energy have inaugurated the 50 MW wind farm Hawa Power Project, in the Gharo-Keti Bandar Wind Corridor in Jhimpir, Sindh, Pakistan. The project consists of 29 1.7-103 wind turbines. The EPC contractor for the project was Power China. GE will also provide 10 years of O&M services as part of the contract.

The agreement covers technical experience, data-driven insights, trouble-shooting practices, smart maintenance and repairs, while prioritising lifecycle costs and guaranteed availability.

The Government of Pakistan has tasked the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) to ensure 5 per cent of total national power capacity be generated through renewable energy technologies by 2030, following the estimate by the US Agency for International Development and the National Renewable Energy that Pakistan has over 132 GW of wind energy capacity.