GE Vernova Secures First 3.8 MW Onshore Wind Turbine Contract in India

GE Vernova has signed an agreement with Powerica Limited to supply 28 of its 3.8 MW–154m onshore wind turbines for the Botad Wind Farm located in Gujarat, India. The 100 MW installations mark the initial introduction of GE Vernova’s 3.8 MW turbine model into the Indian market, reflecting the company's strategy to expand its onshore wind portfolio within the region.

Procurement Framework and Delivery Timeline
The contract encompasses both turbine supply and installation services, expanding an existing partnership that has delivered four wind farm projects. Powerica secured the project’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) through a competitive auction executed by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). Equipment deliveries for the project are scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Manufacturing and Regulatory Compliance
GE Vernova has received certification from India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for inclusion on the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbines (ALMM). This listing constitutes a mandatory regulatory requirement for wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) operating in the Indian market.

The hardware for the Botad Wind Farm will be supplied from GE Vernova’s manufacturing facility in Pune, India. At maximum operational capacity, the Pune site is engineered to support up to 1,500 MW of annual production volume to reinforce local manufacturing capacity.

Regional Capacity and Market Targets
India has established a national target of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, with 100 GW earmarked specifically from wind power. GE Vernova’s Wind business exceeded 5 GW of total installed capacity in India in 2025.

Technical Specifications and Digital Verification
The 3.8 MW–154m turbine incorporates engineering features tailored to regional operational demands:

Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.