Suzlon and Andhra Pradesh Government Break Ground on 1,325 MW Wind Projects in Ananthapuramu

Marking a major milestone in its two-decade-long collaborative partnership with the State, the Suzlon Group has officially broken ground on 1,325 MW of wind energy projects in the Ananthapuramu region of Andhra Pradesh. The large-scale initiative is projected to attract ₹10,500 crores in investments and generate 1,600 direct and indirect green jobs, strongly supporting the State’s overarching vision of a Viksit Andhra Pradesh.

The high-profile groundbreaking ceremony was graced by Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister for HRD, IT, Electronics & Communications, and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh, alongside Shri Girish Tanti, Co-Founder of Suzlon Group, senior state government officials, industry leaders, and key customers.

Expanding Footprint and Manufacturing Prowess:
For over twenty years, Suzlon has served as a foundational partner in building Andhra Pradesh’s robust clean-energy economy, spanning advanced manufacturing, project development, employment generation, and green skill-building. With this latest development, Suzlon has catalyzed approximately ₹15,500 crores in total investments across the State and is currently executing around 1,600 MW of wind projects.

At the core of this operational strength is Suzlon’s state-of-the-art blade manufacturing facility in Ananthapuramu. The plant now operates with four active production lines, boasting an annual capacity of 1,260 MW and directly or indirectly supporting over 1,200 green jobs. Beyond manufacturing infrastructure, Suzlon is actively driving India’s largest green-skilling initiative, having trained 12,000 young individuals, including 3,000 women, through dedicated skill development labs established in Uravakonda and Vijayawada.

Leadership Perspectives:
Highlighting the strategic alignment between government policy and industrial growth, Shri Nara Lokesh stated: “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.”

Reflecting on the milestone, Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman & Co-Founder of Suzlon Group, noted: “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.”

Adding a forward-looking technological perspective, Ajay Kapur, CEO of Suzlon Group, explained: “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.”