India has seen an unprecedented surge of supply-side wind sector investments since March 2011. During this time, at least five original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have announced new turbine assembly plants; Gamesa, Siemens, and Kenersys alone plan to invest Rs 820 crore (US$184 million) through 2013. Key trends in this On Point include: Expected wind market ramp-up, demand for larger turbines attracting new suppliers. New entrants look to cut costs through local manufacturing. Supply chain and assembly base build-out yield strong export opportunities.
India has seen an unprecedented surge of supply-side wind sector investments since March 2011. During this time, at least five original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have announced new turbine assembly plants; Gamesa, Siemens, and Kenersys alone plan to invest Rs 820 crore (US$184 million) through 2013. Key trends in this On Point include: