India's Suzlon wins 100 MW wind contract from GAIL in Maharashtra
Indian group Suzlon secures a sixth contract from GAIL for a 100 MW wind project in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, bringing its public sector orders to four in FY26.
| Countries | Inde |
|---|---|
| Companies | NTPC, BPCL, Suzlon Group, Gas Authority of India Limited, AMC |
| Sector | Énergie Éolienne, Terrestre |
| Theme | Développement de projets, Annonce |
Suzlon Group has secured a wind energy contract of approximately 100 MW from Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), the Indian state-controlled gas distributor. This contract, the sixth between the two companies, reflects the growing trend of Indian public sector enterprises directing renewable energy orders to local suppliers — a dynamic also observed in other Asian markets, as illustrated by Hai Long's installation of its first wind turbine with a locally assembled nacelle in Taiwan. It represents Suzlon's fourth public sector undertaking (PSU) order in fiscal year 2025-2026 (FY26), following contracts with NTPC, BPCL, and AMC.
47 S120 turbines to support GAIL's industrial decarbonisation
The project will be developed in Nandurbar, in the state of Maharashtra, to support the decarbonisation of GAIL's upcoming petrochemical plant. Suzlon will supply and install 47 S120 wind turbine generators rated at 2.1 MW each, and will handle commissioning, operations, and maintenance of the wind farm. Local equipment assembly has become an increasingly competitive advantage in Asian wind markets, as demonstrated by the agreement between Vestas and Japan's METI on local wind turbine nacelle assembly.
Established position in Maharashtra
Suzlon reports more than 2.2 GW of installed capacity in Maharashtra, representing a market share of approximately 38% in the state. This new contract strengthens the group's position in the Indian wind market, where public sector orders represent a recurring revenue source. GAIL, seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of its future industrial operations, confirms its use of wind energy to power its upcoming petrochemical facility.
