Suzlon has secured a third order of 204.75 MW from Jindal Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd., further accelerating the Low CO2 Steel revolution in India. 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.
Commenting on the development, Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group, said, “We’re proud to propel India’s steel decarbonization forward through our strengthened partnership with visionary organisations like Jindal Renewables. Building on our initial successes in Karnataka, we’re now expanding the low CO2 steel movement to Tamil Nadu, a trailblazer in wind energy. Together, we’re redefining the future of sustainable industrial growth in India.”
Expressing their view, Bharat Saxena, President, Jindal Renewables, said, “At Jindal Renewables, we are committed to leading the decarbonisation movement in India’s steel industry. 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.”
Emphasizing on their capability, JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group, said, “With decades of expertise in renewable energy, Suzlon is uniquely positioned to drive the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors like steel and heavy industries.”
