Suzlon S88 Wind Turbine – 2.1 MW Onshore Wind Energy Generator
Overview
The Suzlon S88 is a proven onshore wind turbine model from Suzlon Energy Limited, India’s leading wind power solutions provider. With a 2.1 MW nameplate capacity and an 88-meter rotor diameter, it delivers high energy yield even in low-to-medium wind regimes (IEC IIA/III A certified), making it ideal for wind farms across Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
Key Features
- Rated Power: 2.1 MW
- Rotor Diameter: 88 meters
- Hub Height Options: 80m, 95m, or 105m (tubular steel tower)
- Cut-in / Rated / Cut-out Wind Speed: 3.0 / 13.0 / 22.0 m/s
- Pitch & Yaw Control: Full-power electronic pitch system + active yaw
- Gearbox: 2-stage planetary + 1-stage helical
- Generator: Doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG)
- SCADA Integration: Remote monitoring via Suzlon Monitoring & Diagnostics Centre (SMDC)
Technical Specifications
- Swept Area: 6,080 m²
- Annual Energy Yield: Up to 8–10 GWh/year (site-dependent)
- Sound Power Level: <104 dB(A)
- Design Standard: IEC 61400-1 (Edition 3), ISO 19901-7
- Cold Climate Variant: Available with anti-icing package
Ideal Applications
- Onshore wind farms (single turbine or multi-MW projects)
- Repowering of older 0.5–1.25 MW turbines
- C&F (Commercial & Industrial) captive wind projects
- State DISCOM renewable purchase obligation (RPO) compliance