India’s Largest Wind Energy Project to Power 3 Million Homes
- India’s largest wind project will power 3 million households.
- Government-owned NTPC Green Energy partners with Suzlon Group on the 1,166 MW initiative.
- 370 wind turbines to be installed in Gujarat to advance India’s clean energy goals.
India has unveiled its largest wind energy project, which will power 3 million households. The 1,166-megawatt (MW) initiative is a collaboration between government-owned NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Suzlon Group, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy expansion.
The project will see 370 wind turbine generators (WTGs) installed across three sites in Gujarat. Each turbine will have a rated capacity of 3.15 MW, according to Suzlon Energy Ltd. This project is the first of its kind undertaken by a government-owned company, underscoring India’s commitment to expanding its wind energy portfolio.
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The collaboration aims to propel India closer to its clean energy goals, setting a precedent for future government-backed renewable projects.
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