Suzlon bares 2000MW worth of wind energy projects in India

Expect these over the next five years.

Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest wind turbine maker, has recently expressed at the Global Investors Summit 2014 held in Indore, its intent to build 2000 MW of new wind energy projects in the state of Madhya Pradesh over the next five years and establish supporting manufacturing facilities.

According to a release from Suzlon, these wind energy projects established by Suzlon for SME sector and IPP producers will drive investments and create sustainable economic growth for the state.

The release also noted that Suzlon Group has installed more than 50% of total wind capacity in the state.

Here's more from Suzlon:

Speaking at the Summit, Mr Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group said, “The MP Government has an impressive track record of delivering 11 per cent all round economic growth in 2013-14., with a very impressive growth of 25% in the agriculture sector which is the highest in the world.

This is indeed a testament of the state’s progressive outlook and pro industry policies that offer a conducive business environment.

MP has not only emerged as one of the fastest growing states in the country but is a power surplus state as well, with close to 14000 MW installed capacity.

The achievements of the state are credited to the astute leadership under the aegis of Chief Minister, Hon’ble Shivraj Singh Chouhan. We are confident, the MP governments thrust on enhancing its clean energy portfolio and industry growth will ensure sustainable growth across the state.”

Suzlon is fully committed to convert chief minister's vision of affordable energy to all and to contribute towards building greener sustainable economy of Madhya Pradesh.

Suzlon is committed to social, economic and ecological sustainable development across its areas of operations. Aligned to its focus on sustainable development, within the state of Madhya Pradesh Suzlon has covered over 300 villages through its CSR outreach programme and more than 28,000 families have directly benefited through the company community initiatives.