Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co Ltd and New Park Energy Ltd (NPEL) have signed a contract for the supply of electrical part on turnkey basis for NPEL 50MW Wind Power Project near Gharo.
A cooperation agreement for a number of 50MW Wind Power Projects to be set up in the Gharo Keti Bandar corridor using locally assembled/manufactured turbines by New Park Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, a sister company of NPEL was also signed.
The cooperation agreement is valid for three years initially. All power plants undertaken by any investor through New Park Engineering (Pvt) Ltd will be handled jointly by the parties.
New Park Engineering (Pvt) Ltd is setting up a wind turbine assembly/manufacturing plant in Nooriabad near Karachi for which agreements with renowned European wind turbine manufacturers have been signed. The project will contribute towards sustained development of the area by providing employment opportunities to local population.
Most of the wind power plants under this cooperation agreement are expected to be commissioned by 2008-2009. Siemens Pakistan shall provide the entire electrical system for the wind power projects and its related civil works on turnkey basis. Most of the electrical equipment required by the wind power projects is already being manufactured by Siemens Pakistan locally. The engineering and design of the electrical system will also be done locally by Siemens Pakistan engineers.
Under the renewable energy policy announced by the government in December 2006, 700MW of wind energy would be harnessed in the next three years. Exploitable electrical power generation potential of the Gharo/Keti Bandar corridor is 11,000MW.
Under present circumstances when shortage of generation capacities of our utilities is resulting in countrywide load shedding, pollution free and infinitely sustainable wind energy, which does not require any fuel, will be a relief to the economy and the people of Pakistan. The wind power projects will mitigate the international concerns of global warming as well.-PR