Suzlon Group has secured an order for a 252MW wind power project from CLP India in Gujarat.

Suzlon will install 120 units of the S120-140m wind turbines with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower, with rated capacity of 2.1MW each.

The project is located in Sidhpur and is expected to be commissioned in 2022.

Suzlon will execute the project with a scope of supply, foundation, erection and commissioning and will also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services post commissioning.

CLP India managing director Rajiv Ranjan Mishra said: “We are excited about growth opportunities in India, and our shareholders CLP Group and CDPQ share a vision to invest in a low carbon, clean energy portfolio in the country.

“Our wind energy project in Sidhpur, Gujarat is our largest renewable project at a single site.”

Suzlon CEO Ashwani Kumar added: “We are delighted to partner again with CLP India for their wind energy project in Sidhpur, Gujarat.

“CLP and Suzlon have enjoyed a long and fruitful association and share a common vision for an energy secure India powered by sustainable and renewable sources of energy.

“This is the first big order that we have announced post our debt restructuring closure in line with our plans to restart business operations and lead the Indian wind energy market from the front.”