Siemens Gamesa supplying 410 MW of wind energy capacity to Pakistan to ease power shortages –

Siemens
Gamesa said last week that it has secured orders for eight new wind farms in
Pakistan, with a total capacity of 410 MW.

Pakistan
is building out electricity generating capacity while battling power blackouts.
Siemens Gamesa will supply, install and commission 205 units of Siemens Gamesa
2.X turbines for eight projects with a combined capacity of 410 MW. Two of the
eight projects have begun construction, with commissioning expected in November
2020 and February 2021 respectively.

Once
operational, these eight wind farms should significantly alleviate the power
shortage in Pakistan where 40 million residents have no access to electricity
supply. Estimated completion date is 2021.

As a
country heavily reliant on imported natural gas and oil for power generation,
Pakistan is now promoting renewable sources with a focus on wind and solar,
which are now the cheapest sources of power in the country. The Pakistani
government aims to boost modern renewable energy in its energy mix to 30% by
2030.