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Suzlon installs India’s tallest 160m wind turbine in Karnataka's Vijayanagar district

Suzlon Energy has unveiled India’s tallest wind turbine, S175, in Vijayanagar district of Karnataka. Towering at 160 meters, it boasts a capacity of 5 MW. Announced on June 15, this development seeks to boost wind energy's contribution to India's energy transition and help achieve global renewable energy goals.

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Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
Suzlon installs India’s tallest 160m wind turbine in Karnataka's Vijayanagar district

Key Takeaways

  • •Suzlon Energy's S175 wind turbine stands at 160 meters, making it India's tallest and most powerful with a capacity of 5 MW.
  • •The S175 was announced on June 15, marking a significant advancement in wind energy technology in India.
  • •Pralhad Joshi stated that the S175 will significantly contribute to achieving domestic and global wind energy targets.
  • •Girish Tanti emphasized the S175's potential to transform previously unviable wind sites into productive energy sources.
  • •The S175 is designed as India's first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy turbine, enhancing wind energy's role in the energy transition.

Suzlon Energy rolled out India's tallest wind turbine, S175,in Karnataka's Vijayanagar district. At 160 meters,it's also the country's most powerful,boasting a 5 MW capacity. Unveiled June 15, this leap in wind tech taps into Suzlon's 15.5 GW of experience.

The S175 is India's first Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) turbine. Could boost wind's role in India's energy mix. Pralhad Joshi,Union Cabinet Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said it aims to support both domestic and global wind goals. A bold step for India's clean energy path.

Girish Tanti,Suzlon Group's executive vice-chairman, believes the turbine can make previously tough sites viable. He said it delivers more energy and enhances project economics in weaker wind zones. S175 blends tech with reliability~could really shake up the renewable scene…

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