In 2025, Zelestra aims to start the construction of approximately 480 MW of wind, 1,450 MW of solar and 150 MWh of battery energy storage capacity in India. This includes the recently agreed Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) contract with Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), an Indian public sector company, which enabled a large-scale hybrid megaproject combining solar, wind and energy storage technologies.
The solution meets SJVN’s needs delivering 24/7 green energy and will also ensure supply of clean energy during morning and evening peak hours, when demand from the grid is at its highest. The contract will be served by a project to be situated in Solapur, Maharashtra, India, with energy anticipated to come online in 2027.
“This partnership with Suzlon marks a significant step in our vision to deliver even more ambitious and complex multi-technology renewable energy solutions for our customers across India” said Sajay KV, CEO, Zelestra India. “It sets the foundation for delivering our portfolio of 5 GW, from our strategically sited and uniquely co-located hybrid projects with Interconnection certainty of 2027 and 2028. We are confident that Suzlon’s experience and capabilities will help us deliver clean, reliable power to meet the country’s growing energy demand.”
In total, Zelestra in India now has a pipeline of more than 5.4 GW of clean energy projects across 7 states, with 1.7 GW contracted with customers. The company was recently named among the top 10 sellers of clean energy to corporate customers globally by BloombergNEF (BNEF), and number 2 in Europe, Middle East and Asia.
“India’s energy transition landscape is at a pivotal juncture, where the pursuit of reliable, round-the-clock renewable power (FDRE) is taking centre stage” added Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group. “This project marks that critical shift. We are honored to collaborate with Zelestra, a global pioneer in decarbonisation, as we collectively propel India towards a sustainable energy future. At Suzlon, we’re committed to driving this transition forward, one innovative project at a time.”
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