Suzlon Group has secured a new order for a wind power project with a capacity of just over 551MW being developed by Indian conglomerate the Aditya Birla Group.
Suzlon will install 175 wind turbines with a hybrid lattice tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3.15MW each at sites in the Barmer district in Rajasthan and Bhuj district in Gujarat.
As part of the agreement, Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project, including erection and commissioning, in Rajasthan, while they will supply, supervise, and commission the project in Gujarat.
Suzlon will also undertake comprehensive operations and maintenance services post- commissioning at both the sites.
Girish Tanti, vice chairman at Suzlon Group, said: “We are delighted to partner once again with the Aditya Birla Group for this order.
“Suzlon admires and shares the value of nation building 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.”
Jayant Dua, business head and director at Aditya Birla Renewables, added: “At Aditya Birla Renewables Limited, 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 doubly fed induction generator technology that efficiently integrates wind turbines into the utility network to meet the grid requirements, according to the company.
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, it added.