Wind turbine manufacturer Senvion India aims to increase its share of the country’s installed wind energy capacity from the current 2.1% to 10% within the next three years. “Senvion currently holds 1 GW of India’s 47 GW installed wind energy capacity, and we plan to add another 1 GW by the end of the next financial year,” said Amit Kansal, CEO and MD of Senvion India.
India is expected to install 4-5 GW of wind energy this financial year, with Senvion contributing 600-700 MW, representing 15% of the annual additions. While the country aims to reach 110 GW of wind energy capacity by 2030 as part of its 509 GW renewable energy target, current installation rates remain insufficient. In 2023, only 2.8 GW of wind capacity was added, far below the required annual addition of 9.3 GW between 2024 and 2030, according to reports.
Advisory firm MEC+ notes that the company holds 3% of the total wind order book, though Kansal claims the share is higher. Of the 19.2 GW order pipeline, Envision leads with a 41% share, followed by Suzlon at 20%, and Inox Wind at 17%. Kansal emphasized that Senvion only counts firm orders backed by financial guarantees, not conditional agreements.
Senvion has launched India’s first 4.2 MW wind turbine, designed with larger rotors and blades to address land scarcity and rising costs. “Turbines in the 4-4.5 MW range with 160-170 meter rotors are ideal for India’s conditions,” Kansal said, adding that these turbines will be manufactured domestically.
The company plans to double its capacity to 2 GW by 2026 and explore exports once the 4.2 MW turbine is commercialized. Expansion plans include facilities in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat. In 2020, Senvion GmbH, the German parent company, sold its Indian subsidiary to an investor.
Senvion India, a leading player in the renewable energy sector, specializes in manufacturing and supplying advanced wind turbines tailored to meet the unique needs of the Indian market. The company is committed to driving sustainable energy growth by leveraging innovative technology and localized manufacturing.
With a strong focus on enhancing efficiency and addressing challenges like land scarcity, Senvion India recently introduced the country’s first 4.2 MW wind turbine, designed with larger rotors and blades for optimized performance in limited spaces. Headquartered in India, Senvion operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Baramati (Maharashtra), Trichy (Tamil Nadu), and Baroda (Gujarat). The company envisions scaling up its capacity to 2 GW by 2026 and aims to expand into global markets while contributing significantly to India’s renewable energy targets.
