Suzlon Adds Order Win of 47.6 MW Wind Power Project to Kitty

Suzlon Cites Pandemic Impact for Downsizing of Wind Project Won in 2018

Renewable energy solutions provider, Suzlon Group, has announced a new order win for the development of a 47.6 MW wind power project for The KP Group. The project is located at Vagra in Bharuch district in Gujarat and is expected to be commissioned in 2024.

Suzlon will supply its S133 wind turbines (equipment supply) and supervise execution and commissioning of the project. The firm will also provide comprehensive operations and maintenance services post‐commissioning.

JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Office, Suzlon Group said, “We are delighted to announce a repeat order from The KP Group. The KP Group has been a long‐standing player in renewable energy and has consistently worked towards increasing renewable energy adoption in the country. Suzlon takes pride in the fact that committed customers like The KP Group continue to select our leading technology and comprehensive capabilities throughout the entire wind energy value chain.” He added, “The power generated from this project will serve the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) consumer segment, which is a key segment to drive deeper penetration of renewables in India. Suzlon is committed to partner with increasing number of Indian industries, driving them toward their net‐zero targets while powering the nation with sustainable energy.” He further said, “Every Suzlon turbine ranging over 80%‐90% on domestic content and manufactured in the country through a thriving domestic value chain is a testament to our contribution to the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”

Dr. Farukbhai Gulambhai Patel, Chairman and Managing Director, KP Group said, “This project is in line
with our goal to unlock India’s renewable energy potential and power the commercial and industrial
sectors. As India’s leading renewable energy solutions provider with proven technology, Suzlon is the right
partner for us.” He said about the partnership with Suzlon, “We have had a long and fruitful association with Suzlon in the past using their cost‐effective Made‐in‐India solutions to create an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. With nearly three decades of serving India with renewable energy, The KP Group is focussed on increasing its green energy footprint in India helping our customers’ power their growth and electricity requirements with clean energy.”

The KP Group boasts a combined turnover of over INR 11 billion with 1 GW commissioned in renewable projects. The Group has developed business in renewable energy sector (solar and wind). KP Group has successfully completed Initial Public Offer in both solar and wind renewable energy.

The Suzlon Group has more than 20 GW of wind energy capacity installed across 17 countries. The Group has 5.9 GW of installed capacity outside India. The 3 MW Series wind turbine technology platform is the latest addition to its
product portfolio.

Of late, Suzlon has been on a order-winning spree. Some of the firms from whom Suzlon has bagged significant orders include Torrent Power, Serentica, Vibrant Energy, Sembcorp among others.