Suzlon Group has secured a major 400 MW order from JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd. (a subsidiary of Jindal Renewables Power Private Limited), aimed at decarbonizing the steel industry using wind energy. This significant deal, the largest in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, strengthens Suzlon’s leadership in renewable energy while contributing to India’s clean energy transition. With this order, Suzlon’s total order book reaches nearly 5.4 GW.
Suzlon will deliver 127 advanced wind turbine generators (WTGs) with Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) towers, each with a 3.15 MW capacity. These turbines will be installed in Karnataka’s Koppal region, and the power generated will be used for captive consumption at steel plants in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, enhancing the sustainability of their operations and supporting India’s green energy goals.
Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group, stated, “We are excited to collaborate with Jindal Group to drive a low-carbon future by integrating wind energy into steel production. This partnership sets new standards for industrial sustainability and aligns with India’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.”
Bharat Saxena, President of Jindal Renewables, emphasized, “This collaboration is a key part of our commitment to cleaner energy. By incorporating wind power into steelmaking, we are reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring long-term sustainability. It’s a significant step toward achieving our net-zero target by 2047.”
JP Chalasani, CEO of Suzlon Group, noted, “Decarbonizing the steel sector is essential to meeting India’s renewable energy goals. This collaboration between two leading Indian companies is a powerful example of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and will inspire other industries to reimagine their operations for a sustainable future.”
Jindal Renewables is focused on becoming a leader in renewable energy projects in India, with nearly 3 GW of renewable assets under development. By 2030, the company aims to build 12 GW of renewable energy capacity, along with storage solutions and green hydrogen production facilities, positioning itself as a major provider of decarbonization solutions.
Suzlon Group is a global leader in renewable energy, with around 20.8 GW of wind energy capacity installed across 17 countries. Headquartered in Pune, India, Suzlon has over 29 years of experience and employs more than 6,400 people. The company is also India’s top wind energy service provider, managing over 14.8 GW of wind energy assets.
