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Lokesh Launches Suzlon Wind Power Projects in Anantapur
Nara Lokesh helped start a new wind-power project in Anantapur.
The project will be developed by Suzlon.
Suzlon plans to build wind projects producing 1,325 megawatts of electricity.
The company expects to invest ₹10,000 crore.
It says the projects could provide jobs for about 4,000 people.
Lokesh also started production lines for new S144 blades.
He said the government wants more solar power to be used across the state.
The government also plans to create a Centre of Excellence in Tirupati.
Suzlon already has more than 1,700 megawatts of renewable-power capacity in the state and aims to add 5,000 megawatts by 2030.
Nara Lokesh laid the foundation stone for Suzlon’s wind power project in Hulikera, Anantapur district.
Suzlon plans to develop wind power projects totaling 1,325 MW in Anantapur district.
The proposed projects are expected to involve an investment of ₹10,000 crore.
Suzlon said the projects could create direct and indirect employment for 4,000 people.
Lokesh commissioned production lines for Suzlon’s newly developed S144 wind-turbine blades.
- Who
- Nara Lokesh and Suzlon.
- What
- The foundation stone was laid for Suzlon wind-power projects, and production lines for S144 blades were commissioned.
- Where
- Hulikera in Kanekallu Mandal, Rayadurgam constituency, Anantapur district.
- When
- Tuesday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Why
- To expand renewable-power generation and promote solar and wind energy in the state.
Key facts
- Project capacity
- 1,325 MW of proposed wind-power projects in Anantapur district
- Estimated investment
- ₹10,000 crore
- Expected employment
- 4,000 direct and indirect jobs
- Existing Suzlon capacity
- More than 1,700 MW of renewable-power capacity in the state
- 2030 target
- Suzlon has proposed adding 5,000 MW of renewable-power projects by 2030
- Blade model
- S144
- Additional government plan
- A Centre of Excellence is planned in Tirupati
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