Suzlon Expands Andhra Pradesh Wind Footprint with 1,325 MW Projects

Suzlon Group, a wind-first renewable energy solutions provider, has marked a milestone in its two-decade partnership with Andhra Pradesh by breaking ground on 1,325 MW of wind energy projects in the Ananthapuramu region. The projects are expected to attract INR 10,500 crores in investment and generate 1,600 direct and indirect jobs, further contributing to the State’s vision of Viksit Andhra Pradesh. Suzlon is now operating with four production lines in the Ananthapuramu blade facility with added capacity.

The ceremony was graced by Nara Lokesh, Minister of HRD, IT, Electronics and Communications, and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and Girish Tanti, Co-Founder of Suzlon Group, along with senior members of the State Government, industry leaders and Suzlon’s customers.

For over two decades, Suzlon has been a key partner in building Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy economy, from advanced manufacturing and project development to jobs and green skills. Suzlon has catalysed approximately INR 15,500 crore of investment in the State and is executing around 1,600 MW of wind projects. Its state-of-the-art Ananthapuramu blade manufacturing facility, with an annual capacity of 1,260 MW, supports over 1,200 direct and indirect green jobs. Beyond manufacturing, The company is powering a green-skilling programme, training 12,000 young people, including 3,000 women, through skill development labs in Uravakonda and Vijayawada.

Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications, HRD and RTG, Andhra Pradesh, said, “Andhra Pradesh is committed to building a world-class clean energy ecosystem that can power the state’s next phase of industrial and economic growth. The groundbreaking of 1,325 MW of wind energy projects by Suzlon is another important milestone in this journey, reflecting the growing confidence of leading renewable energy companies in Andhra Pradesh’s progressive policies and investment ecosystem. Long-standing partnerships such as this will be critical to accelerating renewable energy development, creating jobs, attracting investments, and positioning Andhra Pradesh as a leading clean-energy hub for India.”

Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman and Co-Founder, Suzlon Group, said, “Suzlon is proud to be Andhra Pradesh’s largest wind energy partner, with a partnership spanning over two decades, and we see an even bigger opportunity ahead. The groundbreaking of 1,325 MW marks a new chapter in this partnership, strengthening the state’s clean-energy capacity, catalysing investments and supporting faster industrial growth. As Andhra Pradesh evolves from a renewable-energy-rich state into a leading renewable-energy economy, Suzlon is committed to being a long-term partner to power this transition.”

Ajay Kapur, CEO, Suzlon Group, said, “Andhra Pradesh’s growing position as a hub for industry, technology and AI is creating a new dimension to its energy needs. As data centres and new industries scale, the state will need clean power that is not only abundant, but also reliable and available when it is needed. The future of renewable energy will be integrated renewable-energy solutions, and our upcoming projects will be in this direction.”