Suzlon Energy re-enters Europe with ‘Blue Sky’ turbines, eyes 20 GW repowering opportunity

Mumbai: Suzlon Energy on Tuesday announced its re-entry into the European market with the launch of a new "Blue Sky" turbine platform as part of its push to expand global operations.

The platform includes two turbines-a 5 MW model for low-wind sites and a 6.3 MW model for medium to high wind conditions-aimed at addressing Europe's diverse wind energy needs.

The company expects early traction from repowering projects, where older turbines are upgraded with newer technology, Girish Tanti, executive vice chairman, Suzlon Group, told ET. Europe has an estimated 17-20 GW of such opportunities, including sites where Suzlon already has an installed base.


Suzlon plans to leverage its existing portfolio of more than 600 MW in the region by offering retrofit solutions that upgrade turbines without requiring major structural changes, making repowering faster and more cost-effective.

The Europe push is part of Suzlon's broader strategy to evolve into a provider of integrated renewable energy solutions.

The company is expanding beyond wind to offer hybrid solutions combining wind, solar and battery storage, along with operations and maintenance services. Given the fragmented nature of the European market and longer approval cycles, Suzlon said it will build its presence gradually.