Tata Power, Suzlon Energy ink pact for ₹6,000 crore wind power project

Will be first such project in Andhra Pradesh since 2019

Tata Power has signed a deal with Suzlon Energy for the development, construction, and supply of 700 megawatt (Mw) wind turbines in Andhra Pradesh.

 

The ₹6,000-crore project is part of a 7 gigawatt (Gw) mega plan announced by Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) and the state government in March 2025, said a source aware of the development.

 

Interestingly, this is the first wind power project to be developed in Andhra Pradesh since 2019.

 

The 7 Gw of renewable energy -- including solar, wind, and hybrid projects with or without storage solutions -- is likely to see investments to the tune of ₹49,000 crore, making it one of the largest renewable energy investments in the state.

 

“Turbines will be S144 Suzlon wind turbine generators and will be compliant with the government’s newly enhanced Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) guidelines on domestic content. Turbines will be made in Andhra Pradesh in Suzlon’s factory there, which has now been revamped and has re-commenced production since 2024,” the source said.

 

The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) had recently revised its RLMM guidelines, making local sourcing mandatory for critical components like blades, gearboxes, generators, and towers.

 

“The project will be developed in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh and will be connected to the central grid and will generate 1,840 million units per year,” the source said.

 

The proposed capacities will be set up under Andhra Pradesh’s Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy, a landmark clean energy framework that aims for the state to develop over 160 Gw of renewable energy with an investment potential of ₹10 trillion.

 

As part of the agreement signed in March with the state, TPREL will conduct preliminary assessments, feasibility studies, and development activities to explore the viability of these projects.

 

The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) will be providing requisite support in terms of facilitation, site identification, and support in evacuation infrastructure. This initiative is expected to significantly enhance Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy capacity while reinforcing TPREL’s commitment to supporting India’s clean energy mission.

 

Driven by an attractive Integrated Clean Energy Policy launched by Nara Chandrababu Naidu government in October 2024, which fast-tracked clearances and lined up fresh sops, the state also grabbed a considerable share of the country’s renewable energy investments in the last year.

 

In renewables too, major committed investments other than Tata Power include multiple projects by NTPC Green (₹2.08 trillion), Vedanta’s Serentica (₹50,000 crore), SAEL Industries (₹6,000 crore), and Brookfield (₹50,000 crore), among others.

 

Green energy major ReNew Power is also set to come up with a ₹22,000-crore renewable project at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh, which is going to be the largest renewable energy complex in India. The complex will manufacture around 2.5 Gw of RE power and a battery energy storage system (BESS) of 1 gigawatt hour (GWh), in two phases.  

Power push 

Turbines will be S144 Suzlon wind turbine generators, compliant with revised RLMM guidelines

Proposed capacities will be under Andhra Pradesh’s ICE Policy, targeting over 160 Gw RE with ₹10 trillion investment

Project to be developed in Anantapur district, generating 1,840 million units/year