Partnership4 Dec 2024, 04:20 pm
Suzlon and Jindal Renewables Expand Partnership with additional 302.4 MW Wind Project to Accelerate India’s Green Steel Production
AI Summary
Suzlon and Jindal Renewables have expanded their partnership with an additional 302.4 MW wind power project in the Koppal region of Karnataka. This second order brings the total capacity from Jindal Renewables to 702.4 MW, making it Suzlon's largest-ever commercial and industrial (C&I) order from a single customer. The energy generated will be utilised for captive consumption in steel plants located in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, enhancing their operational sustainability and contributing to India's green energy transition. This collaboration will propel their joint green steel mission forward, while significantly contributing to India's ambitious renewable energy target of 50% electricity from non-fossil fuels by 2030.
Key Highlights
- 702.4 MW total capacity from Jindal Renewables, making it Suzlon's largest-ever C&I order from a single customer
- 96 state-of-the-art $144 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with Hybrid Lattice (HLT) Towers, each rated at a 3.15 MW capacity
- Energy generated will be utilised for captive consumption in steel plants located in Chhattisgarh and Odisha
- Collaboration will propel the joint green steel mission forward
- Significant contribution to India's ambitious renewable energy target of 50% electricity from non-fossil fuels by 2030