Suzlon Energy, the world's fifth largest wind turbine supplier, today announced that it has successfully completed the production of its first blade for its best in class S111 2.1 MW turbine. The S111 is a technologically advanced product of the S88 and S97 2.1 MW turbine and is engineered to deliver a 20% increase in AEP (Annual Energy Production) at the same hub height compared to Suzlon's S97 wind turbine model.

The S111 is built on the proven reliability of the S88 and S95/97 2.1 MW family taht currently has over 3100 turbines installed in fifteen different countries with over 68,000,000 operating hours.

Tulsi Tanti, chairman, Suzlon Group said, ''We believe in offering optimal energy solutions to our clients, which is why we continue to leverage on our technological edge and create products that derive maximum energy yield. The S111/SB54 blade is based on previous Suzlon designs with innovative and optimized improvements.''

''The turbine design makes it ideal for low wind sites in growth markets like the US and India. We stand committed to offer new age products and best in class services that to deliver high energy yield products,'' he added.

Shares of the company gained Rs 0.65, or 2.97%, to trade at Rs 22.50. The total volume of shares traded was 700,437 at the BSE (11.14 a.m., Thursday).