Suzlon bags order from Jindal Renewables – EQ
In Short : Suzlon Energy has secured a significant order from Jindal Renewables, marking a notable achievement in the renewable energy sector. The contract involves the supply and installation of wind turbines, reinforcing Suzlon’s position as a key player in India’s wind energy market. This collaboration underscores the growing momentum in renewable energy projects, contributing to the nation’s sustainable energy goals.
In Detail : Suzlon on Tuesday said it has got a third order of 204.75 MW from Jindal Green Wind 1, a subsidiary of Jindal Renewables. This partnership is also now Suzlon’s largest Commercial & Industrial (C&I) order with a cumulative capacity of 907.20 MW.
Earlier, Suzlon secured two orders to power Jindal Steel’s plants in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, adding 702.45 MW of wind energy. Currently, C&I customers account for 59% of Suzlon’s total order book, which has now reached a record 5.9 GW — the highest in the company’s history.
In this new order, Suzlon will supply 65 state-of-the-art S144 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with hybrid lattice towers (HLT), each rated at a 3.15 MW capacity.
The energy generated will be utilized for captive consumption in steel plants located in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, enhancing their operational sustainability and contributing to India’s green energy transition.
Girish Tanti, vice chairman, Suzlon Group, said, “Building on our initial successes in Karnataka, we’re now expanding the Low CO₂ Steel movement to Tamil Nadu, a trailblazer in wind energy.”
Bharat Saxena, president, Jindal Renewables, said”. This third order with Suzlon is a clear demonstration of our commitment to sustainable practices and our vision to become the largest de-carbonisation solution provider.”
