Suzlon Group, India’s leading provider of wind energy solutions, has secured a 381 MW wind energy order from Zelestra India and its affiliates, marking a major milestone in Zelestra’s renewable energy journey. This project represents Zelestra’s first firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) venture and reflects a broader shift toward dependable, around-the-clock clean power.
The order includes 127 units of Suzlon’s advanced S144 wind turbines, with deployments spanning Maharashtra (180 MW), Madhya Pradesh (180 MW), and Tamil Nadu (21 MW). The Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh segments form part of SJVN’s FDRE tender, while the Tamil Nadu capacity will cater to Commercial & Industrial (C&I) consumers.
Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group, said, “India’s energy transition landscape is at a pivotal juncture, where the pursuit of reliable, round-the-clock renewable power (FDRE) is taking center stage. This project marks that critical shift. We are honored to collaborate with Zelestra, a global pioneer in decarbonization, as we collectively propel India towards a sustainable energy future. At Suzlon, we’re committed to driving this transition forward, one innovative project at a time.”
JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group, stated, “What differentiates Suzlon is our ability to provide fully integrated solutions from in-house technology and manufacturing to execution and lifecycle services. This allows us to deliver projects at scale while ensuring long-term value and energy security for our customers.”
Sajay KV, CEO, Zelestra India, said, “This partnership with Suzlon marks a significant step in our vision to deliver even more ambitious and complex multi-technology renewable energy solutions for our customers across India. It sets the foundation for delivering our portfolio of 5 GW, from our strategically sited and uniquely co-located hybrid projects with Interconnection certainty of 2027 and 2028. We are confident that Suzlon’s experience and capabilities will help us deliver clean, reliable power to meet the country’s growing energy demand.”
