Suzlon has landed a 400MW Captive Wind Power Deal from JSP Green Wind 1 (a special purpose vehicle of Jindal Renewables Power Private Limited), with the power destined to be used to decabonise India’s steel-making industry.
Suzlon said the turbine order is the industry’s largest C&I deal, reinforcing its market leadership and driving India’s clean energy transition.
With this new win, the company’s cumulative order book now stands at nearly 5.4GW.
Under the deal, Suzlon will supply 127 turbines with Hybrid Lattice Tubular towers (pictured), each having a rated capacity of 3.15MW in the Koppal region of Karnataka.
The power generated will be used in steel plants in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, boosting their operational sustainability while advancing India’s green energy goals.
Suzlon Group vice chairman Girish Tanti said: “We are proud to partner with the Jindal Group in a bold step towards a low-carbon future, leveraging wind power to revolutionise steel production.
“This groundbreaking collaboration not only redefines industrial sustainability but also aligns with India’s 2070 net zero vision.
“Together, we are setting a new benchmark for sustainable practices that foster growth while safeguarding the planet.”
Jindal Renewables president Bharat Saxena said, “As part of our commitment to cleaner energy solutions, we are taking breakthrough steps to integrate green energy into steelmaking, reducing the group’s overall carbon footprint and ensuring long-term sustainability.
“This collaboration marks the beginning of a new era in sustainable steel production, enabling us to achieve Group’s net zero commitment by 2047.”
Suzlon Group chief executive JP Chalasani added: “Decarbonisation of the steel sector is a critical area that requires intervention if we want to realise India’s renewable energy targets.
“With two Indian conglomerates joining hands to reassess and empower steelmaking operations, this collaboration is a true testament to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India).
“I am confident that this partnership will inspire many industry players to reassess their operations, as we collectively work toward a more sustainable future.”