Suzlon has won a 400-MW captive wind power deal from JSP Green Wind 1, a special purpose vehicle of Jindal Renewables Power Private Limited, aimed at decarbonizing India's steel-making industry.
The agreement marks the largest commercial and industrial (C&I) deal in the sector, further solidifying Suzlon's market leadership in India's clean energy transition. With this addition, Suzlon's cumulative order book now stands at nearly 5.4 GW.
Under the deal, Suzlon will supply 127 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 3.15 MW, in Karnataka's Koppal region. The turbines will feature Hybrid Lattice Tubular towers, with the energy generated destined for steel plants in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, enhancing the sustainability of their operations.
Suzlon Group vice chairman Girish Tanti remarked, “We are proud to partner with the Jindal Group in a bold step towards a low-carbon future, leveraging wind power to revolutionize steel production.” He added that this collaboration not only redefines industrial sustainability but also supports India's 2070 net-zero vision.
Bharat Saxena, president of Jindal Renewables, highlighted the importance of integrating green energy into steelmaking to reduce the group's carbon footprint, helping to achieve its net-zero goal by 2047.
Suzlon Group CEO JP Chalasani emphasized the importance of decarbonizing the steel sector to meet India's renewable energy targets. He noted that this partnership aligns with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which seeks to boost self-reliance through sustainable practices. Chalasani expressed confidence that the collaboration would inspire other industry players to reassess their operations for a greener future.
