GE Vernova (Turbine manufacturer) has announced a series of moves to deepen its footprint in India's wind energy market, including the debut of its 3.8 MW–154m onshore wind turbine, a new 100 MW project order from Powerica Limited, inclusion on India's mandatory Approved List of Models and Manufacturers, and an expanded manufacturing operation in Pune.

Powerica Order Marks Indian Debut of New Turbine

The American energy company signed an agreement with Powerica Limited to supply 28 of its 3.8 MW–154m onshore wind turbines for the Botad Wind Farm in Gujarat, India.

The deal covers turbine supply and installation and represents the first deployment of the 3.8 MW workhorse turbine in the Indian market. Deliveries for the project are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Powerica secured the project's Power Purchase Agreement through a competitive auction conducted by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, the state-owned power utility. The Botad Wind Farm represents the fourth wind farm project that GE Vernova and Powerica have delivered together.

Pradeep Gupta, Whole-Time Director of Powerica Limited, noted the significance of the turbine's market debut in describing the partnership. "The debut of GE Vernova's 3.8 MW–154m workhorse turbine, optimized for reliability and scale in the Indian market, makes this collaboration especially significant," Gupta said. "This 100 MW project will strengthen our IPP portfolio and further reinforce our commitment to delivering meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector."

Turbine Design and Features

GE Vernova described the 3.8 MW–154m turbine as designed specifically to meet the conditions of the Indian wind market. The company said the turbine carries a rated 30-year operational life and includes advanced lightning protection systems. The company also highlighted that every blade produced for the turbine will carry what it described as the first industry digital blade certificate of its kind.

On the installation side, the turbine is designed for use with a tubular steel tower and is compatible with a 650-tonne crane installation, which GE Vernova said enables faster and more cost-effective execution. The company said the turbine delivers fleet-leading service factors across major components, aimed at maximizing uptime availability.

All turbines produced for the Indian market will use GE Vernova's artificial intelligence-powered digital blade certification process, which the company said reinforces its quality standards from design through to operations.

Deepak Maloo, General Manager of GE Vernova's Onshore Wind business in India, said the turbine was built around the demands of India's wind sector. "The 3.8 MW–154m turbine is designed to deliver efficiency, reliability, and strong performance for India's wind conditions," Maloo said. "With ALMM certification and local manufacturing in Pune, we are well positioned to support our customers as India accelerates toward its 500 GW renewable energy ambition."

ALMM Certification Clears Mandatory Market Requirement

GE Vernova also announced that it has received certification from India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and has been included on the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbines, known as the ALMM.

The company described inclusion on this list as a mandatory requirement for wind turbine original equipment manufacturers seeking to participate in India's wind energy market. The certification positions GE Vernova to compete for projects across the country's growing pipeline of wind energy auctions and tenders.

Pune Facility to Anchor Local Manufacturing

The 28 turbines for the Botad Wind Farm will be supplied from GE Vernova's manufacturing facility in Pune. The company said the facility, when operating at full capacity, is expected to support up to 1,500 megawatts of annual production capacity.

GE Vernova said this manufacturing presence reinforces local content commitments and strengthens the company's ability to serve the Indian market with speed and quality.

Beyond Pune, GE Vernova's presence in India includes a Technology Center in Bengaluru and a blade manufacturing facility in Vadodara. The company said its history in India spans more than 100 years.

India's Renewable Energy Targets Drive Market Opportunity

The announcements come as India pursues an ambitious energy transition target. The country has set a goal of reaching 500 gigawatts of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, including 100 gigawatts sourced from wind power. GE Vernova's Wind business crossed 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in India during 2025.

Globally, GE Vernova's Wind business reported an installed base of approximately 59,000 turbines representing nearly 120 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker GEV and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with approximately 85,000 employees operating across roughly 100 countries.

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