Suzlon S144 Wind Turbine Achieves Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint

Suzlon Group, India's largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced a major landmark, the S144 wind turbine has achieved a certified product carbon footprint of 6.17 gCO₂ per kilowatt-hour of electricity produced — one of the lowest in the world.

The certification has been certified by the Indian Register Quality Systems (IRQS) and was verified by TUV SUD Poland, establishing its credentials in the international arena.

The S144 turbine, a part of the next-generation portfolio, has been redesigned as part of Suzlon’s commitment to significantly reduce carbon impact. 

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Suzlon noted that through improvements in the turbine design, they were able to reduce steel usage by 2.5 times and incorporated recycled steel and scrap steel in the manufacturing process. Additionally, over 83% of their components come from Tier-1 manufacturers located in India to strengthen their domestic manufacturing supply chains.

Commenting on the achievement, JP Chalasani, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group, said:
“With the S144, we demonstrate that world-class renewable energy solutions can be designed and manufactured sustainably in India. Our next goal is to move beyond low-carbon manufacturing towards true circularity, setting new benchmarks for the global wind energy industry.”

Other initiatives to enhance sustainability involve the use of low-carbon steel as well as renewable materials within the manufacturing process. The expected lifespan of the turbine is 25 years which will provide optimum efficiency for maintenance and reduce emissions over its lifecycle.

This innovation places Suzlon in the spotlight, as a leader in wind turbine innovation as well as being a key player in a clean energy transition as India broadens its plans around, and commitment to, a renewable energy future.