Adani Wind to Start Production of India’s Largest 5.2 MW WTG Series for International Markets

Adani Wind’s 5.2 MW wind turbine generator has received type certification from WindGuard GmbH enabling the company to start series production for international markets. India’s largest WTG technology was developed in collaboration with W2E Wind to Energy GmbH, Germany.

Sep 13, 2023

Adani Wind, part of Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL), has announced that its 5.2 MW wind turbine generator (WTG) has received type certification from WindGuard GmbH, enabling Adani Wind to start series production for global markets. WTG is India’s largest wind turbine technology.

Adani Wind’s 5.2 MW WTG features a rotor diameter of 160 meters with a swept area of 20,106 sqm and a tip height of 200 meters, making it one of the most powerful onshore wind turbines in the world. The technology has been developed by Adani Wind in collaboration with W2E Wind to Energy GmbH, Germany.  

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The certification under IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applications (IECRE) affirms that the Adani Wind’s 5.2 MW WTG meets the highest quality and safety standards and provides international recognition for this turbine. The type certification acknowledges Adani WTG’s conformity with the globally recognized IEC 61400 series standards and regulations for design, testing, and manufacturing. WindGuard carried out the testing of the WTG prototype, installed at Mundra, Gujarat.

Mr. Vneet Jaain, Director of Adani New Industries Limited, said, “The type certificate reaffirms the quality and robustness of our 5.2 MW WTG platform built to bring down Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). The certification is a boost to our endeavor of making India the global manufacturing hub for renewable equipment. India has emerged as a trusted partner as economies prioritize building efficient and resilient global supply chains. We are focused on building a portfolio of high-yield next-generation wind turbines made in India and are well-poised to cater to the global wind energy demand.”

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Mr. Milind Kulkarni, Chief Operating Officer of Adani Wind, stated, “The certification is a testament to our R&D efforts focused on enabling higher Annual Energy Production (AEP) of wind power plants and enhancing the profitability for customers. We thank our team for their commitment and unwavering focus on leveraging technology to enable affordable, reliable, and sustainable power for all.”