Indian wind turbine maker Suzlon has secured an order from Everrenew Energy, a subsidiary of NTC Group, for the supply of wind turbines totalling 100.8MW to be installed at Velliyanani Phase II in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Located in the Karur district at Vengaimandalam in Trichy, the wind farm will include 48 Suzlon S120 – 2.1 MW turbines each with a rated capacity of 2.1MW and with hybrid lattice tubular towers.
Suzlon will supply the turbines and supervise the execution and commissioning of the project.
Commissioning will take place in March 2024.
Suzlon Group CEO JP Chalasani stated: “We are delighted to announce our first order with Everrenew Energy Private Limited. Suzlon takes pride in valued customers like Everrenew Energy, one of India's fast-growing renewable energy project management companies. They have put their trust in our leading technology and comprehensive capabilities throughout the wind energy value chain.
“The power generated from this project will target the commercial and industrial consumer segment, creating deeper penetration of renewable energy in India. Suzlon is committed to driving Indian industries toward their net-zero targets and powering the domestic economy with green energy.”
The wind farm will generate enough energy to power 65,000 Indian households while reducing CO₂ emissions by 258,000 tonnes annually.
Everrenew Energy CEO Venkatesh Rajaratnam stated: “At Everrenew Energy, we share a common sense of purpose to shape a more sustainable future by generating clean energy for our customers. Our endeavours into wind energy projects are an extension of that commitment.”
