PUNE: Furthering its strategic focus on building long-term, high-impact partnerships, Suzlon has just consolidated its largest partnership with NTPC Green Energy Ltd. (NGEL) to 1,544 MW, with a recent award win of a 378 MW wind energy project. This win strengthens Suzlon’s undisputed market leadership and commitment to sustainable, large-scale growth.

As part of this contract, Suzlon will supply 120 S144 Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) with Hybrid Lattice Towers (HLT), each with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW, and also undertake foundation, erection, and commissioning for the project, and will provide maintenance and services.

Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group, said, “We are honored to be a strategic partner in NTPC’s ambitious vision to accelerate India’s clean energy transition. As NGEL aims to expand its renewable energy portfolio to 60 GW by 2032, this partnership lays a crucial foundation for showcasing the key role of wind in powering India’s largest PSUs’ renewable journey by providing high-quality, affordable power. From our first project in Gujarat to expanding into Karnataka, our shared commitment to advancing India’s leadership in the global clean energy movement continues.”

JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group, said, “Securing major and high-quality projects in the PSU sector is a key part of our growth strategy, and our order with NGEL highlights the success of this approach. It shows our ability to deliver reliable solutions while supporting India’s clean energy goals. This partnership strengthens our role as a trusted partner in India’s renewable energy journey.”

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Under this agreement, Suzlon will supply 48 state-of-the-art S120 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with Hybrid Lattice Towers (HLT), each rated at a 2.1 MW capacity. It will supply the wind turbines, oversee equipment installation, and execute the project, including erection and commissioning, while providing comprehensive operations and maintenance services post-commissioning. This project will enhance Sunsure Energy’s renewables portfolio and support its goal of delivering Round-The-Clock power to customers in Maharashtra.

JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group, said, “Adopting wind energy by large corporations is imperative for achieving India’s 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030. Increasingly, Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are recognising wind’s potential to make power more accessible, affordable, and high-quality. This transition not only supports our energy goals but also drives sustainable economic growth and innovation across the industry.”

Vivek Srivastava, Chief Executive Officer, India Business, Suzlon Group, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Sunsure Energy on their inaugural wind project, advancing India’s renewable energy transition. We aim to collaborate with numerous Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in India to amplify the country’s renewable energy movement.”

Manish Mehta, Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Sunsure Energy, said, “ At Sunsure, we are committed to empowering our customers with best-in-class renewable energy solutions. Expanding our portfolio to include wind energy in Maharashtra will enhance our Round-The-Clock (RTC) renewable energy capabilities, allowing us to offset an even larger share of our customers’ power consumption with green energy. This project diversifies Sunsure Energy’s renewables portfolio and marks a key milestone in our journey to reach 10 GW capacity by 2030. This partnership with Suzlon will help us in creating the most dependable clean energy solutions for India’s businesses and contributing meaningfully to India’s sustainable future.”

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COIMBATORE: ZF Wind Power, worldwide leader in technology-driven manufacturing and a service partner in the global wind turbine gearbox industry, announced a major milestone for the Indian market: the total production of 50 GW gearbox capacity at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India. This achievement underlines ZF’s commitment to India’s renewable energy landscape while strengthening its position as a strategic partner on the road to a sustainable future.

The 50 GW milestone is a testament to ZF’s early entry and sustained commitment to the Indian wind market. The ZF Wind Power plant at Coimbatore is the largest plant for wind gearbox production in the world, excluding China. By establishing a key export hub and continuously investing in local capabilities, ZF plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s wind energy landscape.

Long-term strategic investments in the ZF Wind Power plant in Coimbatore are dedicated to expanding its manufacturing capacity from 9 to 12 GW per year to meet the growth envisioned for the wind market. This is coupled with the installation of a 13 MW test rig, further solidifying ZF’s position as a partner in development and validation.

Prof Dr. Peter Laier, Member of the Board of Management, ZF Group expressed his enthusiasm about this milestone, stating, “ZF Wind Power is a leading gearbox supplier in India with this plant providing gearboxes to both domestic and global customers under – Make in India for India and the World. The ZF Group’s investment in the expansion of production facilities is a testament to the long-term goals and growth potential for the region. We stay committed to the sustainability objectives,  and with the expanded facilities we will be positioned to contribute significantly to achieve India’s ambition of doubling the nation’s wind power capacity by 2030.”

Akash Passey, President of ZF Group in India noted, “ We are proud to be the only plant in India that achieved this milestone. Our strategic focus on sustainability and ZF’s DNA of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has enabled us to maintain our leadership position in the Indian wind gearbox market. As a part of our technology and capacity expansion, we have already committed to investing INR 750 crores earlier this year during the Global Investors meet in Chennai. The expansion planned is focused on leveraging the market potential and meeting customer requirements.” 

“We strive for local production that’s as close as possible to our partner’s destination. Advanced and sustainable logistics maximize our global manufacturing footprint while minimizing the ecological footprint. ZF Wind Power’s investment is our commitment to flexibility in local and global production to address the dynamic customer demand,” says Felix Henseler, CEO of ZF Wind Power. “This way we empower a sustainable future together with our partners.”

Deepak Pohekar, ED and Head ZF Wind Power plant Coimbatore mentioned, “Our Coimbatore plant is a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub spread over more than 120,000 sq. meters. Along with production its robust center for research and development actively works on global solutions. This facility also acts as one of the major service hubs for ZF Wind Power. The facility’s ability to adapt to evolving customer demands, both locally and globally, driven by the commitment of the talented team, has been instrumental in its success.”

This expansion aligns seamlessly with ZF’s broader sustainability goals and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040. The Coimbatore plant incorporates advanced technologies and processes to minimize its environmental footprint and contribute to a greener future.

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Some of the skippers on the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE-Brest have already seen their first albatross, indeed the extraordinary shots of race leader Charles Caudrelier on Maxi Edmond de Rothschild near the Kerguelens, taken yesterday by a French fishing vessel, show he is in good company in more ways than one. But today, as he descends into the Indian Ocean some 1400 miles to the west of Caudrelier, second-placed Thomas Coville was given to reflect on his love of the albatross and their comforting presence. 

Today’s image of Maxi Edmond de Rothschild in the Indian Ocean is exceptional. It was taken by Niels Gins, a scientist and controller of the TAAF (Ed note Terres Australes et Antarctiques Françaises) who is a controller aboard a fishing boat from the French seafood company Sapmer. Gins looks after the regulatory measures and collects essential data for the scientific monitoring of deep ocean fishing down in these low latitudes. He is also responsible for capturing images of marine wildlife, observing vessels, including possible illegal fishing vessels “pirate fishing” and he occasionally captures the odd passing, ULTIM doing more than 30kts.

Coville is back in his element
“He’s up there. He revolves around me, and he is what I’ve been looking for. I see it as a first reunion. And probably it is less poetic for him.” Coville is in a contemplative and intimate mood as took the time to record an audio message, to detail his first encounter with an albatross on this new passage into the big south on this, his ninth circuit of the globe. The Cape of Good Hope is well behind him now and his Sodebo Ultim 3 is already carving its way into the Indian Ocean, still pretty much pacing the leader Caudrelier – indeed in the 24hrs to 1700hrs this evening Coville sailed 16 miles further.

Coville: “When you pass the Cape of Good Hope, you enter the world of albatrosses. This is their world, not ours. It’s rather like entering a ring-fenced area. It’s a very special moment. I would like to offer this moment to everyone involved in the project and in particular, the team members that have been supporting me. Just like the albatrosses, they are there without being seen. Somewhere in the background circling me, watching what’s going on, looking for an idea, a kind word, someone to show them some attention. In our work, there is a lot to overcome, but also a lot of being with others and feeling that human warmth. The albatross flies in that spirit. It may sound a bit odd, but that is what is going on for me and it is very emotional.”

In the fourth and fifth Armel Le Cléac’h (Banque Populaire XI) and Anthony Marchand (Actual Ultim) are getting closer to the south after a long, circuitous detour around the west of the Saint Helena High. Marchand skipper on Actual Ultim 3 told us earlier today, “We are in a small strip of wind with the ice exclusion zone not that far away and with Armel just ahead. We are finally heading East with the Cape of Good Hope coming up ahead soon, and it will be nice to get that left behind us. It’s starting to get colder and colder. The nights are very short, which is great.”

In the sixth Eric Péron told us about his situation on Sunday evening. “It’s been a busy week with lots of things to do aboard the boat. Lots of odds and ends, and plenty of work to do, and that all takes time. My route crossing the South Atlantic means that we can be faster on our trajectory towards the Cape of Good Hope, but there isn’t much wind. The boat is doing well and I have managed to get some rest. It’s good that there are times when we can ease off. This is a long race and we need to keep at it.”

Arriving off Cape Town very early this morning, Tom Laperche was met by a wall of winds gusting to 50 to 60 knots along the coast. It was impossible to consider any kind of access to the port. So SVR-Lazartigue had to stay on standby, hove too into the wind, waiting for better conditions. The wind eventually died down, and four members of the team boarded the giant ULTIM later in the morning. Securing the boat and analyzing the damage are their two missions at the moment. Laperche was sent ashore so that he could rest and recover with some good sleep. With the wind still blowing heavily, the technical team has not yet been able to dock the giant multi in the port of Cape Town.

Text Credits: ARKEA Ultim Challenge
Video Credits: NEFSEA Productions/PolaRYSE

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To be eligible for this increase, taxpayers must apply for and receive an allocation of capacity limitation with respect to their facility. The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have developed the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program to allocate capacity limitations. The program is open to eligible solar and wind facilities that are placed in service in low-income communities or on Indian land, or that are part of either a qualified low-income residential building project or a qualified low-income economic benefit project.

The annual capacity limitation for each of the calendar years 2023 and 2024 is 1.8 gigawatts, divided across the facility categories. For 2023, 50% of the capacity limitation within each category is reserved for facilities meeting certain ownership and/or geographic selection criteria, known as additional selection criteria.

Facilities that receive an allocation must be placed in service within four years of the date of the allocation award. Facility owners will report to the Department of Energy that the facility has been placed in service through the same portal they used to apply.

Taxpayers who are eligible to claim the increase to the energy investment credit will calculate their energy investment credit and the increase by using Form 3468, Investment Credit. The credit increase will be calculated as the basis of eligible property in the solar or wind facility and the applicable increase of either 10 or 20 percentage points, based on the project category under which the facility was awarded an allocation.

The DOE and the Treasury Department hosted a virtual informational webinar for potential applicants on September 29, 2023. Additional information can be found on IRS.gov and the Department of Energy website.

Overall, this increase in the energy investment credit for solar and wind facilities benefitting low-income communities is a positive step towards promoting renewable energy and environmental justice.

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The project will feature 14 units of Suzlon’s S120-140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. Suzlon will execute the project with a scope of supply, installation, and commissioning, as well as post-commissioning operation and maintenance services.

JP Chalasani, CEO of Suzlon Group, expressed his happiness in securing the first order with BrightNight, a global renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a rapidly growing footprint in India. He added that the power generated from this project will target the C&I customer segment, creating deeper penetration of renewable energy in India.

BrightNight CEO Martin Hermann said that India presents an exciting market opportunity for the company to deliver its differentiated renewable offering, providing capacity and reliability through hybridized solutions. He added that Suzlon will be a valued partner in helping them build out this best-in-class project for their C&I customers in India.

The project is expected to provide electricity to around 50,000 households and curb 2.5 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. Every Suzlon turbine has over 80%-90% of domestic content and is manufactured in the country through a thriving domestic value chain, contributing to the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat.’

Overall, the project is a testament to Suzlon’s leading technology and comprehensive capabilities throughout the wind energy value chain, as well as its commitment to partnering with increasing numbers of Indian industries to drive them towards their net-zero targets while powering the nation with sustainable energy.

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INDIA: Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced an order of its 3 MW product for the development of a 39 MW wind power project from First Energy 5 Private Limited (First Energy), a Thermax Group company. Suzlon will install 13 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3 MW each. The project to be located at Thalaikattupuram, Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu is expected to be commissioned in 2024. 

This order is part of a 100 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid project by First Energy 5 Private Limited.

As part of the agreement, Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and supervise the project including erection and commissioning. Suzlon will also provide comprehensive operations and maintenance services post-commissioning.

JP Chalasani, CEO, of Suzlon Group, said, “We are delighted to announce our order with First Energy 5 Private Limited, part of the highly respected Thermax Group. This is our first order with the group and features our 3 MW series product, which is one of the largest wind turbines in India today. We believe this series will play a crucial role in fulfilling India’s renewable energy goals. First Energy is dedicated to providing green energy to MSMEs and medium to high-power-consuming industries in the country, which aligns with our vision of a sustainable India. We thank them for their trust in Suzlon’s technology and services and look forward to building a strong and self-reliant India together.”

Ravi Damaraju, Director, First Energy 5 Private Limited said: “India is blessed with a potential of more than 300 GW of wind energy. First Energy, as part of the Thermax Group, is committed to unlocking India’s renewable energy potential to power the commercial and industrial sectors. As a leading renewable energy solutions provider with proven technology, Suzlon is the right partner for us for this project. We are delighted that this partnership is in line with our ideology of using cost-effective Made-in-India solutions to create an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. We are focused on increasing our green energy footprint in India and look forward to creating many landmark projects in the future that will help us power our customers’ growth and electricity requirements with clean energy.”

The Suzlon 3 MW Series

The largest renewable energy solutions provider in India, The Suzlon Group is proud to announce its 3 MW series of wind turbines. With the primary objective of increasing generation, reducing the cost of energy, and contributing to an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, this series marks a significant milestone for the company and the country’s wind energy sector.

Suzlon’s 3 MW turbines feature 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, and available at a hub height of 140 meters going up to 160 meters by its serial launch. At 160 meters of hub height, the S144 will also be India’s tallest wind turbine. Suzlon’s S144 fleet will deliver a remarkable 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.

Furthermore, the 3 MW turbine generators feature the time-tested Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) technology and the SB 70.5 carbon fiber blade engineered and developed by Suzlon. This world-class technology provides the capability to utilize thinner aerodynamic profiles, resulting in excellent performance in low-wind sites, and a significant increase in generation yield per unit of land.

As a leader in the renewable energy sector, Suzlon’s 3 MW series of wind turbines is a testament to the company’s dedication to delivering sustainable and cost-effective renewable energy solutions for the future. We are confident that the 3 MW – S144 technology will contribute significantly to the country’s renewable energy and net-zero targets.

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PUNE: Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today 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. Suzlon will install 24 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project is located in Karnataka and is expected to be commissioned in 2024.

Suzlon will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project including, erection and commissioning. Suzlon will also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services post-commissioning. Sembcorp was awarded the 50.4 MW capacity following the tariff-based bidding process.

Speaking on the order win, JP Chalasani, CEO, of Suzlon Group, said, “As the country’s leading renewable energy solutions provider, Suzlon is proud that valued customers like Sembcorp, continue to choose our leading technology and capabilities across the value chain of wind energy. We are proud that our partnership with Sembcorp will assist Indian Railways to become a net-zero carbon emitter by the end of this decade thereby contributing to a sustainable India.”

“Suzlon, with its 28 years of experience in the wind energy market, is well positioned to contribute to India’s fight against “climate emergency” with a renewed focus on renewable energy. Our products which are best suited for varied wind regimes and immaculate service offerings make Suzlon the obvious choice for our stakeholders and customers.”

“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 Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.

Suzlon turbines feature the time-tested Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) technology that efficiently integrates wind turbines into the utility network to meet the grid requirements. Suzlon’s R&D efforts are continuously geared towards increasing turbine performance, harnessing more energy from low wind sites, and lowering the cost of energy.

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