Suzlon Energy has secured a 400 MW wind energy Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) for a project in Andhra Pradesh. This award represents the fourth order from TPREL and follows a 700 MW wind turbine agreement signed just 12 months prior, pushing the cumulative partnership between the two companies beyond the 1 GW milestone. The contract is a key component of the “Suzlon 2.0” strategic vision, utilizing a Development Company (DevCo) framework to provide enhanced execution certainty.
Project Metrics: 400 MW Anantapur Wind Project
| Project Metrics | Data Points |
| Location | Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Equipment | 127 units of S144 wind turbine generators (WTGs) |
| Rated Capacity | 3.15 MW per unit |
| Business Model | DevCo (Development Company) framework |
Scope of EPC Delivery Suzlon will deploy its 3 MW flagship platform to provide end-to-end services, encompassing the following technical and operational scope:
- Land acquisition processes.
- Turbine supply and installation.
- Balance of Plant (BoP) works.
- Construction of pooling substations and extra high voltage (EHV) transmission lines.
- Project commissioning and long-term operations and maintenance (O&M) services.
Partnership Milestones and Regional Footprint
This 400 MW contract marks a significant maturation of the Suzlon-TPREL relationship, with a cumulative portfolio that now exceeds 1 GW of capacity across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. By integrating the DevCo model—where Suzlon takes an active lead in project development prior to handover—the partnership aims to de-risk large-scale deployments and accelerate commissioning timelines.
Andhra Pradesh Presence The Anantapur award reinforces Andhra Pradesh’s status as a central hub for Suzlon’s southern India portfolio. This specific order brings Suzlon’s state-level orderbook to nearly 1 GW. The company’s regional footprint is detailed as follows:
- Current State-Level Orderbook: Approximately 1 GW.
- Existing Installed Base: 1.8 GW.
- Regional Context: This base represents 28.44% of Suzlon’s total South India installed capacity.
Executive Statements on Execution Certainty
Leadership at Suzlon Group emphasized that the shift toward integrated EPC models is a response to the industry’s need for reliable project delivery.
“Tata Power operates one of India’s largest renewable energy portfolios, and we are proud to have surpassed 1 GW in cumulative orders with them across four states. Over the past two decades, our partnership has evolved from individual projects to advanced hybrid and round-the-clock renewable energy solutions that support India’s energy transition. As an EPC project under the DevCo model, this order demonstrates how integrated development and execution can accelerate renewable energy deployment.” — Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group
“As customers seek execution certainty, EPC is emerging as the preferred model for renewable energy deployment. Suzlon’s proven end-to-end execution enables customers to de-risk projects and scale with confidence. We believe this integrated delivery model will play a critical role in accelerating India’s next phase of renewable energy growth.” — Ajay Kapur, CEO, Suzlon Group
Corporate Reference: About the Entities
TPREL Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) is a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited. It is a leading player in the Indian renewable energy market, managing a multi-GW portfolio of solar, wind, and hybrid assets.
Suzlon Group The Suzlon Group is a global renewable energy solutions provider with approximately 21.7 GW of wind energy capacity installed across 17 countries. Headquartered at Suzlon One Earth in Pune, the group operates a full-stack business model spanning technology, project development, and asset management.

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