Suzlon Wins Second Order for 3 MW Series Turbines From Juniper For 69.3 MW Project

Suzlon's S144 – 3 MW Wind Turbine Series Gets RLMM Enlisting

Independent Power Producer Suzlon Group has revealed that it has secured the second order of the 3 MW product series aimed at the development of a 69.3 MW wind power project for Juniper Green Energy Private Limited.

As per the agreement, Suzlon will install 22 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower of their new product with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each. The project is located at Surendra Nagar district in Gujarat and is expected to be commissioned in 2024.

This is the first major order for the firm’s 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.

JP Chalasani, CEO, Suzlon Group, said, “We are delighted to announce our first order with Juniper Green Energy Private Limited and our second order for the 3 MW series. Juniper Green Energy is a committed renewable energy player in India with a comprehensive solar footprint. This is their first wind energy project, and we are honoured that they have placed their trust in us for the same. The electricity from this project will serve the people of Gujarat, helping us deepen our contribution to the state. Suzlon is committed to serve our customers and the nation with our proven technology, extensive experience, and service excellence in India. We look forward to a continued partnership with Juniper Green Energy in their journey towards a greener India.”

Naresh Mansukhani, Chief Executive Officer, Juniper Green Energy Private Limited said, “At Juniper, we are committed to contribute significantly to India’s renewable energy journey. We are delighted to partner with the country’s leading renewable energy solutions provider, Suzlon for our first wind energy project. Suzlon is closely aligned to the ideology of Juniper Green Energy Private Limited of building a sustainable India through cost‐ effective, Made in India, renewable energy solutions. 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. We would like to thank GUVNL for the trust they have placed in Juniper to power the lives of the people of Gujarat with sustainable renewable energy solutions.”

Suzlon’s Claim to Build India’s Tallest Wind Turbine

Suzlon’s 3 MW turbines boast of a 144‐meter rotor diameter and are designed to unlock low wind sites and deliver improved energy yield suitable for all Indian wind regimes. With local content of up to 85‐90% by its serial launch, this series proves Suzlon’s commitment to innovation and self‐reliance. The S144 wind turbine generator is one of the largest in India, extendable up to 3.15 MW, depending on site wind conditions, available at a hub height of 140 meters going up to 160 meters by its serial launch. At 160 meters hub height the S144 will also be India’s tallest wind turbine, says Suzlon.

Suzlon’s S144 fleet will deliver a 40‐43% higher generation over Suzlon’s current model, the S120 – 2.1 MW wind turbine, showcasing its ability to optimize wind resources at higher altitudes and make low‐wind sites viable, says Suzlon.

Suzlon’s Recent Wins

It may be recalled that Suzlon had recently revealed winning a 39 MW wind power project from Thermax Group firm, First Energy. The order forms a part of a wind-solar hybrid project of 100 MW capacity by First Energy 5 Pvt Ltd. Suzlon will be responsible for the installation of 13 wind turbine generators (WTGs) that will come with a hybrid lattice tubular (HLT) tower. The rated capacity of each WTG will also be 3 MW. Earlier, the firm has announced a new order win for the development of a 50.4 MW wind power project for Sembcorp’s renewables subsidiary Green Infra Wind Energy Limited. The firm will be responsible for installing 24 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project, established in Karnataka is expected to be commissioned in 2024.

Juniper Green Energy is a renewable energy independent power producer and operator of solar, wind and hybrid power projects with a renewable energy portfolio of 2.5 GW comprising of 800 MW operational capacity and another 1.7 GW under development. The company is part of the AT Group which has an asset portfolio, worth approximately USD 2.5 billion with global investments in renewable energy, residential & commercial real estate, hospitality etc. The Group has been building utility scale renewable energy projects in India since 2010 and built and owned Orange Renewable, a 1 GW renewable energy platform in the past.

A few months ago, Juniper Green Energy had secured 50 MW quoted bid of Rs 2.91/kWh for a GUVNL 300 MW tender. The said project is part of the bid awarded to Juniper Green Energy Private Limited by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.
(GUVNL).