Suzlon bags 551.25 mw wind energy project from Aditya Birla

This order includes 175 wind turbines for projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat, boosting India’s renewable energy capacity. Suzlon will undertake operations and maintenance services post-commissioning at both sites.

Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced a new order win for 551.25 mw wind power project for the Aditya Birla Group, a global Indian conglomerate. Suzlon will install 175 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) towers and a rated capacity of 3.15 mw each at sites in the Barmer district of Rajasthan and the Bhuj district of Gujarat.

This order features Suzlon’s larger rated 3.15 mw, S144-140m turbines from their 3 mw product series. As part of the agreement, Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project, including erection and commissioning, in Rajasthan. In Gujarat, Suzlon will supply, supervise and commission the project. Additionally, Suzlon will undertake comprehensive operations and maintenance services post-commissioning at both sites.

Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group, said, “We are delighted to partner once again with the Aditya Birla Group for this order. Suzlon admires and shares nation-building’s value with the Aditya Birla Group and welcomes this opportunity to power them with sustainable energy. We applaud ABG’s visionary approach to power operations across its group companies with renewable energy and set an example for India Inc. Suzlon’s comprehensive and proven product portfolio, customised for the Indian wind regime, will be instrumental in ramping up India’s renewable energy capacities in line with our national targets while powering the Indian industry with green energy.”

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Jayant Dua, Business Head and Director, Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd, said, “At Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd, we prioritise partnerships that enhance our mission to power India Inc with renewable energy, expanding the accessibility of green power throughout the country. Suzlon’s technological expertise, manufacturing capabilities and comprehensive project development skills will help accelerate our energy transition journey and support our net-zero commitments.”

Suzlon turbines feature the time-tested Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) technology that efficiently integrates wind turbines into the utility network to meet the grid requirements. Suzlon’s R&D efforts are continuously geared towards increasing turbine performance, harnessing more energy from low wind sites and lowering the cost of energy.