Date:18/03/2008 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/03/18/stories/2008031850742100.htm

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Our Bureau

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar. 17

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has signed agreements for purchase of power with four promoters of wind energy projects in the State.

The wind energy projects are coming up in Palakkad and Idukki districts. A total of 33 wind mill units are being set up at Agaly in Palakkad district and 44 at Ramakkalmedu in Idukki district with private participation.

The power purchase agreements were signed on Monday with Bhima Brothers, Poppy Umbrella Mart, Watts Electronics and Bangalore-based Shah Agency.

At Agaly, each unit will have a capacity of 600 kilowatts, which will work out to a total installed capacity of 19.8 megawatts for 33 units.