Jindal Renewables, Suzlon ink 400-MW energy deal
Energy produced will benefit two Indian states.
JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd., a special purpose vehicle of Jindal Renewables Power Private Limited has signed a deal with Suzlon Group for 400 megawatts (MW) of wind turbine generators that will be used to decarbonise steel production.
In a joint statement, the companies said a total of 127 turbines with Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) towers will be supplied in the Koppal region of Karnataka. Power generated will be used for captive consumption in steel plants in Chhattisgarh and Odisha in India.
“This groundbreaking collaboration not only redefines industrial sustainability but also aligns with India's 2070 net-zero vision. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for sustainable practices that foster growth whilst safeguarding the planet,” said Girish Tanti, vice chairman, Suzlon Group
“This collaboration marks the beginning of a new era in sustainable steel production, enabling us to achieve Group's net zero commitment by 2047,” said Bharat Saxena, president, Jindal Renewables.