S88 - 2.

1 MW
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
 S88 - 2.1 MW
ROBUST, RELIABLE AND PROVEN TECHNOLOGY

S88 - 2.1 MW is designed for a medium wind speed regime.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The wind turbine concept is based on robust design with pitch
regulated blade operation, a three-stage gearbox with Suzlon has teams of trained wind farm technicians around the
2,310 kW rating and flexible coupling to the asynchronous globe who focus on excellence in service, maintenance and
induction generator. The Suzlon flexi-slip system provides monitoring. Our service technicians aim to maximise energy
efficient control of the load and power control and the turbine production from the wind, and ensure the turbines operate
operation is effectively controlled by the Suzlon controller. reliably and with minimal maintenance costs during their life
These technologies are all well known in the wind power span. The key emphasis is on maximizing availability and
industry and have proven themselves. The S88 - 2.1 MW is efficiency in operation thus providing ease of mind for our
designed to withstand extreme conditions and operate clients. Suzlon provides intensive and continuous training
effectively with low maintenance costs. programs for its wind farm technicians, both in and out of field
and complement our own training resources by using highly
respected and reputable industry training consultants to tutor
BLADES and train our technicians and technical support engineers.
As with all other Suzlon blades, the AE43 blade is a fully
integrated design. The blade manufacturing system, from
MANUFACTURING
mould engineering to state-of-the-art Resin Infusion Moulding
(RIM), is implemented in close co-operation between the Dutch Suzlon's manufacturing facilities for wind turbine generator
design team and the manufacturing plant operators. Blades for components and rotor blades are currently located in India, Brazil
the world market are manufactured at Suzlon’s in-house and the USA. As part of Suzlon's strategic growth plans to
facilities located in India and the USA. Specifically in the North significantly increase manufacturing capacity of all key turbine
American market, the S88 blades are manufactured in our components, a number of new facilities are currently planned or
Pipestone, Minnesota facility. under construction. This will meet the objective to vertically
integrate the entire supply chain, ensuring that Suzlon brings to
the market cost efficient and reliable technology. It will also help
PITCH SYSTEM control the supply chain to secure quality, volume and growth, as
The full-span blade pitching system is based on electrical well as deliver long term service support to customers.
motors with individual power backup which allows fast and
efficient pitching of the blades. With a resolution of 0.1° and a
END-TO-END SOLUTIONS SINCE 1995
special fast-pitching mode, the S88 - 2.1 MW allows optimal
power output as well as fast and safe braking of the rotor. The end-to-end solution pattern is built on Suzlon’s
expertise in technology, processes and thorough understanding
of the wind energy market. It is a unique combination of proven
GEARBOX technology and a bundle of value added services. Under this
Suzlon has always placed significant focus on gearbox design. successful and proven business model, Suzlon - undertakes the
The design philosophy is based on years of experience with complete turn-key responsibility from arranging land; to
wind turbines in harsh environments and our internal design equipment supply & EPC; to nodal agency clearances; to
standards exceeding the industry standards. The power rating life-cycle operations & maintenance of projects. Customers
of the Winergy gearbox for the S88 - 2.1 MW is actually therefore do not have to engage extra manpower for their wind
2,310 kW. Suzlon will continue to secure development of projects. Suzlon brought about a paradigm shift in the wind
superior gearbox technology for the customer's benefit. energy market with the end-to-end solutions. It made setting
up wind energy projects simple, hassle-free and enabled
hundreds of customers including small / medium / big
enterprises, Indian and multinational corporates, public sector
companies and even individuals set-up their own wind energy
projects with confidence and ease.

World's fifth largest* wind turbine manufacturer with an installed capacity over 21 GW | Presence in 33 countries across six continents |
Manufacturing units in four continents | R&D facilities in Denmark, Germany, India and The Netherlands
Source: *BTM Consult ApS – A part of Navigant Consulting – World Market Update 2012
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 OPERATING DATA Rated power 2.1 MW
Cut-in wind speed 4m/s
Rated wind speed 14m/s
Cut-out wind speed 25m/s
50 years gust wind speed 59.5m/s
Hub height 80m & 100 m
Wind Class IIA
Rotational Speed 15.1 - 17.7 rpm
ROTOR Pitch system Electric drive with electric brake, gearbox, frequency
converter & batteries.
Diameter 88m
Swept area 6,082m2
Blade material type Fiberglass / Epoxy
GENERATOR Type Induction generator with slip rings, variable rotor
resistance with Suzlon Flexi slip control system
Rated power 2,100 kW
Rated voltage 690 / 600V
Frequency 50 / 60Hz
Protection IP54 & IP23 (for slip rings)
Cooling system Air cooled (IC6A1A6)
Insulation Class H
Slip control Flexi-Slip providing slip up to 16.7%
BRAKING SYSTEM Aerodynamic brake 3 independent systems with blade pitching
Mechanical brake Hydraulic disc brake, activated by hydraulic pressure
GEARBOX Type 3 stages (1 planetary & 2 helical)
Ratio 1:98.8 (±0.5%)
Nominal load 2,310 kW
YAW SYSTEM Type Electric motors with brake, gearbox & pinion
Bearings Friction bearing with gear rim
CERTIFICATIONS Design standards GL 2003 with supplement 2004
Quality ISO 9001:2008
TOWER Type Tubular in 4 sections

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Suzlon sales offices:

BRAZIL INDIA ITALY

Suzlon Energia Eólica do Brazil Ltda Suzlon Energy Ltd. Suzlon Wind Energy Italy S.r.l.
Rua Senador Virgílio Távora, 195. Meireles. Fortune 2000, A1, 1st Floor Viale Città d’Europa, 681
CEP : 60.170 - 250. Fortaleza / A Wing, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, 00144, Rome, Italy
Ceará, Brazil Bandra (East) Tel.: +39.06.526 2481
Tel.: +55.85.3265 1308 Mumbai 400 051, India Email: info@suzlon.it
Email: info-brazil@suzlon.com Tel.: +91.22.6184 3700
Email: marketing.india@suzlon.com NORTH AMERICA
CHINA Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation
Suzlon Energy (Tianjin) Ltd. Suzlon Energy Ltd. 8750 Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 720
Beijing Branch One Earth, Hadapsar Chicago, IL 60631, USA
17/F, Building A&B, Office Park Pune 411 028, India Tel.: +1.773.328 5077
No. 10, Jintong West Rd. Tel.: +91.20.6702 2000 Email: info-northamerica@suzlon.com
Chaoyang District, Email: marketing.india@suzlon.com
Beijing, 100020, China SPAIN
Tel.: +86.10.6569 5688 Suzlon Energy Ltd. Suzlon WindMed
Email: info-china@suzlon.com 9th Floor, Eros Corporate Tower Calle de Rosario Pino 14-16, 5a Planta
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EUROPE Tel.: +91.11.4180 5501 / 4180 5502 Tel.: +34.915.794 727
Suzlon Wind Energy A/S Email: marketing.india@suzlon.com Email: info@suzlon.es
Bredskifte Allé 13
8210 Århus V, Denmark Suzlon Energy Ltd. SOUTH AFRICA
Tel.: +45.8943 8943 104-106, 1st floor, Delta Wing Suzlon Wind Energy South Africa Pty Ltd
Email: info-europe@suzlon.com Raheja Towers, 177, Anna Salai 2nd Floor, 135 West Street
Chennai 600 002, India Sandown, Sandton,
Tel.: +91.44.6609 3000 Johannesburg ,South Africa
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