Generation of Power

Ushdev International uses the most recent and state of the art facility for generating wind power.

• The first set-up was in 1997 with 11 machines. We are one of the highest Plant Load Factor (PLF) achievers in the country with a PLF of 36% compared to an industry average of 18%

• In March 2005, the company had installed and commissioned a new wind mill project in Chinnaputhur village, Dharampuram Taluk, Erode District, comprising of 2 Enercon make E-48 WEC’s of 800 KVA each totaling 1.60 MW at a cost of Rs.7.80 crores spread over 10 acres of land. Granted PLF by Enercon is 28% in March 2006, the company put up 2 machines of 800 KW each in Chitradurga district of Karnataka at a cost of 8 crores, and 3 machines of 800 KW each in Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan at a cost of 12 crores.

• After which in March 2006, the company put up 2 machines of 800 KW each in Chitradurga district of Karnataka at a cost of 8 crores, and 3 machines of 800 KW each in Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan at a cost of 12 crores.The rotating part of the ring generator and the rotor of the WEC form a unit.

• Then there were 2 machines added of the same make in Jodhpar district in Gujarat, in March 2007 costing around 8 crores and 4 WEGs in Jamnagar District in Gujarat in July 2007 at a cost of 16 crores.

• The latest additions were 6 machines of Vestas make of 1.65 MW each in Theni distirct of Tamil Nadu. These machines are totalling to 9.9 MW at a total cost of 60.90 crores and were installed in September 2009.