Suzlon Secures 195 MW Wind Energy Contract from Sunsure Energy

Key Takeaways

Suzlon secured a 195 MW repeat order from Sunsure Energy, raising its total sales of the 3MW platform to nearly 9 GW.
The partnership with Sunsure Energy now totals nearly 300 MW across Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Suzlon plans to install 65 S144 wind turbine generators in Karnataka’s Bijapur district and will provide ongoing maintenance services.

Partnership Growth with Sunsure Energy

Suzlon Energy announced a significant repeat order of 195 MW from Sunsure Energy, bringing the total sales of its 3MW turbine platform to nearly 9 GW. This achievement underscores the substantial market acceptance of the Suzlon 3X platform. The latest order strengthens the existing collaboration between Suzlon and Sunsure Energy, which has now reached a cumulative capacity of nearly 300 MW in Maharashtra and Karnataka, with expectations for further growth.

As a result of this order, Suzlon’s total orderbook in Karnataka exceeds 2 GW, highlighting its status in one of India’s leading wind energy markets. Currently, Suzlon has an installed capacity of 1,500 MW in Karnataka, representing 24% of the company’s installed capacity in South India.

The company will deploy 65 state-of-the-art S144 wind turbine generators, each with a capacity of 3.0 MW, as part of this project. Suzlon will not only supply the wind turbines but will also handle everything from project execution, including erection and commissioning, to comprehensive operations and maintenance services following commissioning.

The project is set to unfold in the Bijapur district of Karnataka. Additionally, Suzlon is working on other significant commercial and industrial projects within the state, amounting to a total capacity of 664 MW.

Comments from industry leaders reveal the ambitious outlook for India’s renewable energy sector. Shashank Sharma, CEO of Sunsure Energy, pointed out that the future of clean energy infrastructure will depend on its reliability during peak demand, stating that it will be defined “by its ability to deliver power when India needs it the most.” Meanwhile, Suzlon Group CEO Ajay Kapur emphasized the successful partnership with Sunsure Energy, noting that their focus on quality, execution, and lifecycle support has solidified them as a dependable partner for large and crucial projects in the renewable sector.

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