Suzlon to add three smart blade plants amid growing renewable push

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Wind energy major Suzlon announced plans to set up three new smart blade factories and gradually upgrade existing factories across India, in a bid to ramp up its capacity to capture the rising demand for renewable power. India has a target to reach 100 GW of wind power capacity by 2030.

Two new smart factories will be in Gujarat and Karnataka while the location of the third factory will be finalised soon, the company said, adding that the capex will included in its annual spendings which is roughly Rs 500 crore.  With the latest addition,  Suzlon’s manufacturing footprint will expand to 20 facilities across the country.

The new blade factories will reduce logistics time, streamline transportation, and enhance overall delivery speed. Designed as AI-enabled smart factories, they will integrate automation, digital workflows, and advanced monitoring systems to boost productivity, ensure consistent quality, and strengthen workplace safety from day one, Suzlon said in a press release.

These factories will be closer to wind project sites to improve logistics and is expected to create 3,000 direct and 12,000 indirect jobs with ~80% rural employment.

Currently, the company boasts orderbook of 6.2 GW and capacity of 4.5 GW.

After completing a multi-year turnaround marked by debt reduction and operational recovery, Suzlon is now shifting its focus to sustainable, long-term growth, leveraging a stabilised core business to expand its presence across the wind and hybrid renewable segments.