Suzlon Energy bags orders from Mahindra Susten, Nordic energy major

India's largest wind turbine manufacturer, Suzlon Energy on Wednesday bagged two new orders – one from an Indian subsidiary of a Nordic energy company and the other from Mahindra Susten Private Limited, the clean‐teach arm of the Mahindra Group.

The new order win from the local unit of the Nordic company is for the development of a 100.8-megawatt wind power project. "Suzlon will install 32 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each," the company says in a stock exchange filing. This project is located in Karnataka. It is a repeat order from a customer for the company's largest turbine rated 3.15 MW. As part of the agreement, Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and supervise the project including commissioning. Suzlon will also undertake operations and maintenance services post‐commissioning.

Suzlon also announced a new order win from for the development of a 100.8 MW wind power project for Mahindra Susten. Suzlon will install 48 units of their wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 2.1 MW each in Maharashtra. The company will execute the project with a full scope of supply, installation, and commissioning and undertake post‐commissioning operation and maintenance services.

"The power generated from this project will target the C&I customer segment and captive use creating deeper penetration of renewable energy in India. Suzlon is committed to partnering with increasing number of Indian industries and driving the C&I segment toward their net‐zero targets while powering the nation with sustainable energy," says JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group.

"As India's renewable energy ambition sets benchmarks across the world, we are honoured to welcome reputed global companies to the Indian market and stand committed to partnering with them every step of the way. A visionary policy environment, a robust domestic market and thriving local supply chain make India an extremely lucrative renewable energy market for investors and utilities. The Suzlon 3 MW series is the next stage evolution of our proven technology, customized for the Indian wind regime and 3.15 MW is one of the largest wind turbines in the country today," says Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group.

"Indian conglomerates like the Mahindra Group are setting examples for corporate India towards embracing renewable energy and meeting India's national sustainability goals. Suzlon deeply shares the values of responsibility, larger good and nation-building with Mahindra making this association even more special," he says.