Suzlon surpasses 2,000 MW Installations in Maharashtra

Suzlon Group has a cumulative installation of over 14 GW of wind energy capacity, presence in 19 countries and a customer base of over 1700.

The Suzlon Group,one of the leading wind turbine manufacturer, announced that it has achieved a significant milestone of 2000 MW (2 GW) of cumulative installations in Maharashtra during the first half of the year. Suzlon has a long standing presence in Maharashtra and commands a leading market share contributing significantly towards Maharashtra's sustainable energy mix. Suzlon's technological knowhow, its best in class OMS (Operation & Maintenance Services) and its end to end solutions approach gives it the competitive edge.

With over two decades of operating history, the Suzlon Group has a cumulative installation of over 14 GW of wind energy capacity, presence in 19 countries and a customer base of over 1700.

Suzlon's projects in Maharashtra are spread across 8 districts in over 40 sites. These projects are set up for a diverse group of customers from different sectors such as IPPs, Corporates, Retails, PSUs, MSMEs, etc. Suzlon has come a long way since its maiden turbine installation in this state in 1998 with a turbine of rated capacity 350 kW.With an increased demand in dean energy solutions in Maharashtra,Suzlon evolved its product offerings to higher  rated capacity turbines such as the robust 2.1MW product platform.

 Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group said," Suzlods operations in Maharashtra commenced in 1998 when we installed our first wind turbine at Satora. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers, investors and our employees for their continuous belief and relentless support in this long -journey spanning over 17 years."

Suzlon continues to leverage its technological edge to introduce.path breking products aimed at higher yields and ROI to customers. Our S9X product suite belonging to our proven 2.1MW platform highlights Suzlon's continuous technological evolution.   The 2.1 MW platform products have a presence in Maharashtra as well.

Maharashtra has played on integral port in enhancing Suzlon's growth. Suzlon is committed to contribute to the state's energy security and at the same time work towards mitigating the carbon footprint."

Today, Suzlon in Maharashtra employs - 2000 people. Aligned to its vision of  'Powering a Greener Tomorrow', Suzlon prides itself in championing the cause of sustainable energy. Electricity generated from Suzlon turbinesin Maharashtra light up ~12 million households and also contributes to·reducing the state's carbon footprint by eliminating ~4.33 million tones of C02 emissions annually.

Additionally, an all-round  sustainable development of the society is the  motto of Suzlon's Corporate Social Responsibility programme. Suzlon Foundation efforts have had the following positive impact so far in Maharashtra:

• 302 villages covered under CSR outreach program
• 28055 families direly benefiting
• 88 schools covered  and targetingapproximately over 14,651students
• 27676 trees planted
• 22 hectares of land tr.eated forland and soil conservation
• 1020 SHGs ( Self Help-Group}& commun ty based organizations  formed and strengthened