Senvion India launches 4.2MW onshore wind turbine
Turbine maker hopes new machine will jumpstart its growth in India market chasing ambitious 2030 deployment target
Senvion India has launched a 4.2MW wind turbine that will be one of the most powerful machines in its home market.
The new 4.2M160 model is the first 4MW wind turbine unveiled by Senvion India and RE Technologies, a German R&D firm with which the OEM has an exclusive licensing agreement.
The new model has a rotor size of 160 metres and hub heights up to 140 metres. The 78.5-metre blades are designed for low wind conditions.
The turbine design also allows it to operate in sand, dust and high temperatures, which Senvion India said makes it a highly agile solution for various markets.
“Our commitment to a modular design and site-specific adaptations means that this turbine can meet the unique needs at every installation site efficiently,” said Senvion India CEO Amit Kansal.
RE Technologies specialises in designing and manufacturing wind turbines and has an exclusive licensing agreement with Senvion India for its products.
Its managing director Jamal Wadi said: “Senvion India's robust manufacturing capabilities ensure the seamless production and deployment of the advanced technologies developed by RE Technologies in various markets”.
Senvion India was formerly owned by the German turbine maker Senvion, which filed for insolvency in 2019. The India operations were acquired by Saudi engineering and construction group Alfanar.
China’s Envision now dominates the India turbine market, with an almost 41% share, while local players Suzlon (20%), Inox Wind (15%) and Adani (7%) are the next bigger players.
India had 188GW renewable energy capacity by the end of last year, as it chases a highly ambitious target of hitting 500GW by 2030 set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.