Pune: The Suzlon Group announced on Wednesday that it has secured a significant order for a 551.25 MW wind power project from the Aditya Birla Group. The project is set to be executed across two sites in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
According to a statement from Suzlon, 368.55 MW of the project will be developed by Suzlon in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. The remaining 182.70 MW will be developed at the Bhuj district site in Gujarat by the client.
The power generated from these projects will be utilized for captive consumption within Aditya Birla Group companies, ensuring a sustainable and reliable energy source for their operations.
Suzlon will install a total of 175 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) for this project, each with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW. The turbines will be distributed between the Barmer district of Rajasthan and the Bhuj district of Gujarat. Post-commissioning, Suzlon will also undertake operations and maintenance services at both sites.
Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are delighted to partner once again with the Aditya Birla Group for this order. Suzlon admires and shares the value of nation-building with the Aditya Birla Group and welcomes this opportunity to power them with sustainable energy.”
Jayant Dua, Business Head and Director of Aditya Birla Renewables Limited, highlighted the significance of Suzlon’s technological and manufacturing expertise: “Suzlon’s technological expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and comprehensive project development skills will help accelerate our energy transition journey and support our net-zero commitments.”
Suzlon Group, based in Pune, is one of the leading renewable energy solutions providers globally, with 20.7 GW of wind energy capacity installed across 17 countries. This new project underscores Suzlon’s commitment to fostering sustainable energy solutions and contributing to the global energy transition.
