Suzlon Group has announced that it has won what could be India’s largest wind energy order. The mandate was placed by NTPC Green Energy Ltd, a subsidiary and green energy arm of NTPC Ltd.
Suzlon said that the order (value undisclosed) is worth 1,166 MW in physical terms. As per the order, Suzlon will install a total of 370 wind turbine generators (WTGs) of S144 equipped with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each at two projects of NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of NGEL) and one project of IndianOil NTPC Green Energy Pvt Ltd (a group company of NGEL) in Gujarat.
As part of the agreement, Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project, including erection and commissioning, in Gujarat as well as undertake operations and maintenance services post‐commissioning.
This win takes Suzlon’s cumulative order book close to 5 GW as of September 3, 2024, which is the company’s largest-ever order book.
First direct order from NGEL
According to Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group, “We are delighted to partner with NTPC Green Energy Ltd, the renewables arm of India largest utility NTPC Ltd, in our capacity as the nation’s premier wind energy OEM. This landmark collaboration reaffirms our commitment to accelerating India’s renewable energy transition. Notably, this marks our first direct wind energy order from NGEL, signaling Suzlon’s triumphant return to the PSU customer segment.
This project will emerge as the largest wind energy initiative by a PSU in Gujarat, cementing the state’s leadership in renewable energy. Upon completion, it will set a new benchmark for future projects, substantially contributing to India’s energy self‐sufficiency, economic prosperity, and NGEL’s ambitious target of adding 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032.”
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