GE Renewable Energy and Artistic Milliners have officially commissioned the flagship ‘Artistic Energy (Pvt.) Ltd.’ wind farm in the Gharo-Keti Bandar Wind Corridor in Jhimpir, Sindh, a project which will help Pakistan expand its renewable energy production in line with its Vision 2025 goals.
The project has been executed flawlessly, with COD achieved in 15 months from contract signing and three months ahead of schedule. The hub height of wind turbines at the Artistic Energy is 91m, making it the most efficient wind farm in the country with regards to output. The project is now feeding much-needed power to the national grid in meeting the urgent energy needs of the country before the peak summer season.
The 50 MW project is the sixth in Pakistan to feature GE’s advanced wind turbines, following the agreement to provide and install 87-units to largest 150 MW wind farm in Pakistan last year.
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To this end, GE provided 29, 1.7-103 wind turbines to the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, Power China, for implementation, in addition to 10 years of operations and maintenance services as part of the contract.
The U.S. Agency for International Development and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that Pakistan has over 132 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy capacity.
Dr. Manar Al Moneef, General Manager GE Renewable Energy Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, said:
GE’s 1.7-103 high-performing wind turbine provides up to 30 percent increase in annual energy production (AEP) compared to its predecessor. With an increase in blade swept area and 91m hub height, it allows for greater energy capture and improved project economics for wind developers and operators, while maintaining required levels of efficiency, reliability and grid-connection capabilities. GE has been providing advanced wind turbines for the development of wind power plants in the Jhimpir corridor in Thatta district, adding more power to the national grid. The new wind farm further underlines the tremendous potential of Pakistan in using wind power.
Yaqoob Ahmed, Chairman of Artistic Milliners, said:
Sarim Sheikh, President & CEO of GE Pakistan, Iran & Afghanistan, said:
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