Suzlon Energy, Torrent Power Win 486 MW-Order In Gujarat

Suzlon Energy Ltd. and Torrent Power Ltd. on Friday said they secured a 486 megawatt wind power contract in Gujarat. The deal value was not disclosed.

Under the agreement, Suzlon will supply 162 state‐of‐the‐art S144 wind turbine generators with hybrid lattice towers, each rated at 3 MW capacity in the Bhogat region in Gujarat, according to an exchange filing.

Following the order win, Suzlon Group and Torrent Power have achieved the milestone of one gigawatt of wind energy portfolio across Gujarat and Karnataka.

"The success of our S144 wind turbine, known for its ability to deliver optimal power performance even in low‐wind conditions, has been a key driver of this collaboration," said JP Chalasani, chief executive officer of Suzlon Group.

The S144 wind turbine generator is one of the largest in India, extendable up to 3.15 MW, depending on site wind conditions. At 160 meters hub height, the S144 is also the country's tallest wind turbine, according to the company website. The 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.

This is the fifth order that Suzlon has received from Torrent Power.