China’s Envision launches 5MW onshore wind turbine for India

Chinese manufacturer Envision Energy has launched a 5MW onshore wind turbine with a 182-metre rotor diameter for the Indian market, the company said in a statement on Thursday.

"This new platform enhances annual energy output (AEP) by over 40% from its current EN 156/3.3MW platform, providing significant benefits for customers," the company said, adding that the platform includes enhanced smoke and fire detection.

With an investment of around ₹ 500 crores, Envision has established India as one of its strategic markets creating over 2,500 direct and indirect job opportunities. To maintain this growth trend, the company set up an annual manufacturing capacity of 3GW in India with its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for Nacelle and Hub at Pune and for blades in Trichy & planning to expand manufacturing capacities in other parts of India.


“We are proud to introduce the 5MW onshore platform, which offers higher energy output and advanced features for our customers," said RPV Prasad, MD, Envision Energy India, adding that the technological leap will transform India’s wind energy regime and catapult us to deliver highly efficient and superior machines. "As the Indian wind energy market continues to grow, it will play a critical role in driving the country toward net zero.”