The global wind power landscape has shifted noticeably lately. GE Vernova has staged a strong comeback in India by launching its brand-new 3.8MW-154m onshore workhorse turbine and securing a 100MW order from Indian power firm Powerica Limited, putting GE in prime position to capture India’s booming wind power growth.
Located at the Botad Wind Farm in Gujarat, the project will deploy 28 units of the new turbine, with deliveries scheduled to kick off in Q4 2026. Derived from GE Vernova’s well-proven 3.6MW flagship turbine, this upgraded variant is tailor-made for India’s unique wind conditions. It boasts a 30-year design lifespan, AI-powered blade quality inspection systems and comprehensive lightning protection. Manufactured locally at GE’s Indian facilities, the turbine has also obtained mandatory ALMM certification, standing out with outstanding adaptability and cost performance.
In stark contrast to GE’s vigorous expansion, two established European wind giants, Vestas and Siemens Gamesa, have been steadily scaling back and exiting India’s onshore wind market over recent years. Both firms have shifted their core focus to offshore wind projects across Europe and North America, fiercely competing for large-scale marine wind farms. They have essentially written off India’s onshore sector, slashing local R&D spending, cutting production footprints and downsizing on-site operation and maintenance teams.
India holds massive untapped wind potential, having set an ambitious target of 100GW of installed wind capacity by 2030. However, the market operates under strict entry barriers: heavy localisation requirements and aggressive low-bid tender cycles. Traditional European turbine models carry high costs and deliver subpar local performance, leaving them unable to compete with domestic players, forcing the two European OEMs to retreat strategically.
The successive exits of Vestas and Siemens Gamesa have opened up a huge window of opportunity for GE Vernova. GE has operated in India for years with over 5GW of cumulative installed capacity, building a fully integrated local supply chain covering turbine assembly, blade manufacturing and technical R&D, granting it unmatched localisation advantages. Mass production of the new upgraded turbine will further drive down unit costs, perfectly aligning with India’s demand for affordable renewable power.
The market competitive landscape has been completely reshaped. With Vestas and Siemens Gamesa largely stepping back from India’s onshore wind race, GE Vernova has consolidated its footing thanks to its new turbine lineup and robust domestic production network, emerging as the leading foreign supplier for India’s onshore wind segment. Moving forward, the company is poised to continuously secure new project orders alongside domestic manufacturers such as Suzlon.
