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India's Suzlon targets Europe's wind boom with high capacity turbines

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Posted on April 21, 2026

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NEW DELHI, April 21 (Reuters) - India's Suzlon Group on Tuesday launched its 5 megawatt (MW) and 6.3 MW wind turbine models in Europe, targeting the continent's repowering and new-build markets. •

Suzlon Unveils 5MW and 6.3MW Wind Turbines to Target Europe’s Wind Market

Suzlon’s Strategic Expansion in the European Wind Energy Sector

Launch of New Wind Turbine Models

NEW DELHI, April 21 (Reuters) - India's Suzlon Group on Tuesday launched its 5 megawatt (MW) and 6.3 MW wind turbine models in Europe, targeting the continent's repowering and new-build markets.

Repowering Phase and Market Demand

• Suzlon said Europe is entering a key repowering phase, creating demand for higher-capacity, site-specific turbines

Suzlon’s Global and European Footprint

• Suzlon has installed about 21.5 gigawatt (GW) of wind capacity across 17 countries, with around 15.5 GW in India and nearly 6 GW installed overseas

• The company has nearly 660 MW installed capacity in Europe

Growth Potential in Europe and Global Trends

Market Opportunities

• Europe has nearly 100 GW of new wind project potential and 17 GW of repowering potential, says Executive Vice Chairman Girish Tanti

Global Wind Industry Growth

• The global wind industry installed a record 165 gigawatts of new capacity last year, up 40% from 2024 and mostly driven by China

(Reporting by Sethuraman NR; Editing by Eileen Soreng)

Key Takeaways

  • Suzlon expands its product line in Europe to 5 MW and 6.3 MW turbines to address repowering and new-build demand (Reuters)
  • Suzlon has installed ~21.5 GW globally—15.5 GW in India and ~6 GW abroad, including ~660 MW in Europe (Reuters)
  • Europe faces nearly 100 GW of new wind project potential and 17 GW of repowering opportunity (Reuters); Europe added ~19.1 GW of wind in 2025 and is projected to add up to 151 GW by 2030 (WindEurope)

Frequently Asked Questions

What turbine models did Suzlon launch in Europe?
Suzlon launched its 5 megawatt (MW) and 6.3 MW wind turbine models in Europe.
Why is Suzlon targeting the European wind market?
Suzlon is targeting Europe due to the continent's repowering phase and growing demand for higher-capacity, site-specific turbines.
How much wind capacity has Suzlon installed globally?
Suzlon has installed about 21.5 gigawatts (GW) of wind capacity across 17 countries.
What is the potential for new and repowered wind projects in Europe?
Europe has nearly 100 GW of new wind project potential and 17 GW of repowering potential.
How much wind capacity has Suzlon installed in Europe?
Suzlon has nearly 660 MW of installed wind capacity in Europe.

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