AP Govt and Suzlon break ground for 1,325 MW wind projects in Ananthapuram

27th August 2026, Ananthapuram: 

Suzlon Group, a leading wind-first renewable energy solutions provider, today marked a major 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 ₹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 Ananthapuramu blade facility with added capacity.The groundbreaking ceremony was graced by Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister of HRD, IT, Electronics & Communications, and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and Shri Girish Tanti, Co-Founder of Suzlon Group, along with senior members of the State Government, industry leaders, and Suzlon’s customers.

Suzlon has catalysed approximately ₹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, Suzlon is powering India’s largest green-skilling programme, training 12,000 young people, including 3,000 women, through skill development labs in Uravakonda and Vijayawada.

Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, HRD & 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. 

Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman & 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.

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.”