Inox Wind Limited (IWL), a prominent name in India’s wind energy solutions sector, has announced a groundbreaking agreement with CESC Limited, one of the country’s leading power utilities. The binding framework agreement entails the installation and supply of an impressive 1,500 MW of wind capacity over the next 3-4 years, marking a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy landscape.
Under the terms of the agreement, Inox Wind will deploy its latest DF/3000/145 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), with each unit boasting a minimum capacity of 3.3 MW. The project’s scope encompasses a diverse range of services, including end-to-end turnkey execution for 1,000 MW and equipment supply coupled with limited scope EPC for the remaining 500 MW. Furthermore, Inox Wind’s subsidiary, Inox Green Energy Services Limited (IGESL), will provide essential post-commissioning multi-year operations and maintenance (O&M) services.
Kailash Tarachandani, CEO of Inox Wind, expressed immense pride in this landmark achievement, stating, “This is a pivotal moment in Inox Wind’s history as we announce today the signing of India’s largest wind project deal for 1,500 MW with CESC.” Tarachandani emphasized Inox Wind’s commitment to leveraging its expertise to support CESC in realizing its green ambitions, highlighting the company’s strengths and project delivery capabilities.
Sandeep Kashyap, CEO of Renewable Business at RPSG Group, echoed similar sentiments, underscoring CESC’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint through substantial investments in renewable energy. “CESC’s green ambitions include substantial investments in Renewable Energy and we are delighted to partner with Inox Wind for this ambitious project,” stated Kashyap. He emphasized the significance of this collaboration in advancing CESC’s larger sustainability goals and expressed confidence in Inox Wind’s expertise to facilitate their achievement.
This monumental agreement represents the largest order signed for a wind project in India by any Wind Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
