Suzlon has clinched an additional 204.75 MW wind energy contract with Jindal Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Jindal Renewables. This deal marks the latest milestone in India’s Low CO2 Steel initiative, further boosting Suzlon’s collaboration with Jindal Renewables. The total capacity of this partnership now stands at 907.20 MW, making it Suzlon’s largest Commercial & Industrial (C&I) order to date.
Previously, Suzlon secured two major orders for Jindal Steel’s plants in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, totaling 702.45 MW. With this new agreement, C&I customers now account for 59% of Suzlon’s order book, which has reached a record high of 5.9 GW.
As part of the deal, Suzlon will supply 65 advanced S144 wind turbine generators (WTGs), each with a capacity of 3.15 MW, fitted with Hybrid Lattice Towers (HLT). The power generated will help meet the energy demands of steel plants in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, supporting the sustainability of their operations while contributing to India’s clean energy goals.
Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group, expressed pride in driving the decarbonization of India’s steel industry. “We are strengthening our partnership with Jindal Renewables and expanding our Low CO2 Steel initiative to Tamil Nadu, a wind energy leader. Together, we are shaping the future of sustainable industrial growth in India,” he said.
Bharat Saxena, President of Jindal Renewables, added, “This third order with Suzlon underscores our commitment to leading India’s steel industry decarbonization. We are focused on sustainable practices and aim to be the largest provider of decarbonization solutions.”
JP Chalasani, CEO of Suzlon Group, highlighted the company’s expertise in renewable energy. “Suzlon is uniquely positioned to drive decarbonization in industries like steel. As industrial growth speeds up, the demand for sustainable energy solutions becomes crucial. We are committed to providing wind energy solutions that help industries reduce their carbon footprint and secure long-term energy access,” he stated.
Jindal Renewables is rapidly advancing in the renewable energy sector, with nearly 3 GW of projects under development and power purchase agreements in place. The company aims to expand its portfolio to 12 GW by 2030, incorporating renewable energy, storage solutions, and green hydrogen production, cementing its role as one of India’s largest decarbonization solution providers.
Suzlon Group, a global leader in renewable energy, has installed around 20.9 GW of wind energy capacity across 17 countries. Headquartered in Pune, India, Suzlon operates with a strong presence globally, including R&D centers in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and India. With over 29 years of experience and a workforce of more than 7,800 employees, Suzlon is India’s leading renewable energy company, managing 15 GW of assets within the country and an additional 6 GW internationally. The company’s portfolio includes advanced 2.x MW and 3.x MW wind turbines.
