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For Immediate Release 9th

October 2014

Suzlon to Build 2000MW Wind Energy Projects over Next Five Years; expresses intent to set up Manufacturing Facilities in Madhya Pradesh

Indore, India : Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine maker today expressed at

the Global Investors Summit 2014 held in Indore, its intent to build 2000 MW of new wind

energy projects in the state of Madhya Pradesh over the next five years and establish

supporting manufacturing facilities. These wind energy projects established by Suzlon for SME

sector and IPP producers will drive investments and create sustainable economic growth for the

state.

Suzlon Group has installed more than 50% of total wind capacity in the state.

Speaking at the Summit, Mr Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group said, “The MP Government

has an impressive track record of delivering 11 per cent all round economic growth in 2013-14.,

with a very impressive growth of 25% in the agriculture sector which is the highest in the

world. This is indeed a testament of the state’s progressive outlook and pro industry policies

that offer a conducive business environment. MP has not only emerged as one of the fastest

growing states in the country but is a power surplus state as well, with close to 14000 MW

installed capacity. The achievements of the state are credited to the astute leadership under the

aegis of Chief Minister, Hon’ble Shivraj Singh Chouhan. We are confident, the MP governments

thrust on enhancing its clean energy portfolio and industry growth will ensure sustainable

growth across the state.”

Suzlon is fully committed to convert chief minister's vision of affordable energy to all and to

contribute towards building greener sustainable economy of Madhya Pradesh.

Suzlon is committed to social, economic and ecological sustainable development across its

areas of operations. Aligned to its focus on sustainable development, within the state of

Madhya Pradesh Suzlon has covered over 300 villages through its CSR outreach programme and

more than 28,000 families have directly benefited through the company community initiatives.

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About Suzlon Group:

The Suzlon Group is ranked as the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine supplier, in terms of

annual installed capacity and market share in 2013. The company’s global spread extends

across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North and South America with 24,726 MW of wind

energy capacity installed with operations in over 31 countries and a workforce of ~10,000. The

Group offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios – ranging from sub megawatt

onshore turbines with rated capacity of 600 Kilowatts (kW), to the world’s largest

commercially-available offshore turbine of rated capacity 6.15 MW & complemented by a

vertically integrated, low-cost, manufacturing base. The Group – headquartered at Suzlon One

Earth in Pune, India – comprises Suzlon Energy Limited and its subsidiaries, including Senvion

SE. Visit us at www.suzlon.com

Source: *MAKE Report: Global Wind Turbine OEM 2013 Market Share

Press Contact Suzlon Group: Investor Relations Contact:

Ravi Muthreja Group Head- Corporate Communications Suzlon Group Tel: +91 9604302000 / +91 98200 30999 E-mail: [email protected] Tanvi Agarwall Sr. Manager- Corporate Communications Suzlon Group Tel: +91 9011091941 E-mail:[email protected]

Ashish Gupta Investor Relations Suzlon Group Tel.: +91 (22) 6184 3776 E-mail: [email protected]