Lokesh to inaugurate Suzlon’s turbine blade manufacturing unit in Anantapur district on Aug 25
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh is set to inaugurate a new Suzlon Energy turbine blade manufacturing unit in Anantapur district. The project represents a significant investment of ₹10,000 crore and aims to bolster the state's renewable energy capacity.
Why it matters
This expansion strengthens Andhra Pradesh's position as a hub for wind energy development and supports India's long-term renewable energy goals.
IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh will inaugurate Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL)’s S144 turbine blade manufacturing unit at Hulikera village in Kanekal Mandal of Anantapur district on August 25.
The plant has been set up at a cost of ₹10,000 crore for an output of 1,325 Megawatts, according to an official release.
It was stated that SEL has emerged as the largest wind energy developer in Andhra Pradesh (AP) with an installed capacity of over 1,700 MW. The company has plans to establish an additional 5,000 MW of Renewable Energy (RE) projects in the State by 2030.
SEL has a significant presence with massive wind power projects in Anantapur district having started its operations in 2004.
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