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Suzlon has secured a third order of 204.75 MW from Jindal Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Jindal Renewables, further advancing the adoption of low CO₂ steel production in India. This partnership now represents Suzlon’s largest commercial and industrial order, with a total capacity of 907.20 MW. Earlier, the company secured two orders totaling 702.45 MW to power Jindal Steel’s plants in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. With this latest order, Suzlon’s total order book has reached a record 5.9 GW, the highest in its history, with 59% of it coming from commercial and industrial customers.
As part of this order, Suzlon will supply 65 state-of-the-art S144 wind turbine generators with hybrid lattice towers, each having a capacity of 3.15 MW. The energy generated will be used for captive consumption at steel plants in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, supporting their shift towards cleaner and more sustainable operations. This move is expected to significantly contribute to India’s transition to green energy while ensuring long-term energy security for industrial operations.
Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group, highlighted the importance of this partnership in driving the decarbonization of the steel industry. He noted that the success in Karnataka has now expanded the low CO₂ steel movement to Tamil Nadu, a state known for its leadership in wind energy.
Bharat Saxena, President of Jindal Renewables, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainable practices and its goal of becoming the largest provider of decarbonization solutions in the industry.
JP Chalasani, CEO of Suzlon Group, pointed out that the demand for sustainable energy solutions is increasing as industrial growth accelerates. He reaffirmed Suzlon’s dedication to providing innovative wind energy solutions that help industries lower their carbon footprint while ensuring long-term energy stability.
