Adani Wind has installed a 5-megawatt (MW) wind turbine prototype with a 185-meter rotor diameter in Mundra, Gujarat. This turbine features some of the largest wind blades in India, marking a significant advancement in the country’s wind energy sector. The prototype, equipped with a 91.2-meter blade and a 185-meter rotor diameter, is designed for low to medium wind regimes, aiming for higher energy capture and improved efficiency.
The collaboration between Adani Wind’s engineering teams in India and WindtoEnergy, Germany, has led to the development of this 5 MW platform. This new model is tailored for local operating conditions and is set to cater to various low to medium-wind sites across India. Adani Wind’s existing variants are already listed under the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), with certification for the new model expected soon.
India’s wind manufacturing sector has seen rapid growth, with domestic capacity increasing from around 12 GW in 2022 to nearly 20 GW. The country is becoming a competitive hub in the global clean energy supply chain. Adani Wind’s expansion plans include increasing capacity from 2.25 GW to 5 GW annually, with a long-term target of 10 GW. The company is also engaging globally, including exporting blade sets to Europe and exploring markets in the US, Australia, Brazil, and Southeast Asia.
