Suzlon has secured a contract from Juniper Green Energy Private Limited to develop a 69.3 MW wind power project. The project, located in the Surendra Nagar district of Gujarat, is expected to be commissioned in 2024. Suzlon will be installing 22 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower, using their new product with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each.
This is a significant win for Suzlon as it marks the first major order for their largest turbine rated 3.15 MW, S144-140m from the 3 MW series. As part of the agreement, Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project including, erection and commissioning. Suzlon will also provide comprehensive operations and maintenance services post-commissioning.
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JP Chalasani, CEO of Suzlon Group, expressed his pleasure at the news: “We are delighted to announce our first order with Juniper Green Energy Private Limited and our second order for the 3 MW series.” However, the company did not disclose the financial details of the order.
Juniper Green Energy's CEO, Naresh Mansukhani, added: “With over 800 MW of operational solar power capacity, we hope to embark on our wind energy journey with this project and look forward to creating many more landmark projects in the future.”
Renewable energy is crucial in the fight against climate change, and this collaboration between Suzlon and Juniper Green Energy is a positive step towards a greener future. With more companies and organizations embracing renewable energy solutions, we can reduce our carbon footprint and create a sustainable planet.
