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Suzlon Group, India’s leading renewable energy solutions provider, has secured a new order for a 29.4 MW wind installation within BrightNight’s 100 MW wind-solar hybrid project.
Suzlon will deploy 14 units of their S120 – 140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) towers, each with a 2.1 MW capacity, in Osmanabad, Maharashtra. Phased commissioning is set to commence in April 2024. Suzlon will handle the project from supply and installation to commissioning, along with post-commissioning operation and maintenance services.
JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group said, “We are happy to announce our first order with ‘BrightNight’, a global renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a rapidly growing footprint in India. We take pride in our esteemed customers who have demonstrated their faith in our leading technology and comprehensive capabilities throughout the wind energy value chain. This order is a testament to the quality and reliability of our technology and service solutions. The power generated from this project will target the C&I customer segment, creating deeper penetration of renewable energy in India. Suzlon is committed to partnering with increasing number of Indian industries, driving them toward their net‐zero targets while powering the nation with sustainable energy.”
Each Suzlon turbine has an impressive 80%-90% domestic content and is proudly manufactured within the country’s robust domestic value chain, showcasing our commitment to the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. Suzlon turbines are equipped with the proven Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) technology, seamlessly integrating them into the utility network to fulfill grid demands efficiently.
Sajay K V, Chief Executive Officer, BrightNight ‐ India noted, “At BrightNight, we share a common purpose to shape a more sustainable future by generating clean energy for our customers to help them achieve clean energy goals. Our wind‐solar hybrid and RTC solutions are how we deliver on that commitment. We are delighted to partner with Suzlon, a leading renewable energy solutions provider with reliable technology and a great track record in India. Suzlon’s commitment to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ is reflected in their ‘Made‐in‐India’ products that support our projects.”
BrightNight CEO Martin Hermann, commented, “We are building out our global portfolio, and India presents an exciting market opportunity for us to deliver our differentiated renewable offering, providing capacity and reliability through hybridized solutions. Suzlon will be a valued partner in helping us build out this best‐in‐class project for our C&I customers in India.”
