Suzlon Energy has re-entered the European wind market with the launch of its “Blue Sky” platform, introducing turbine models rated at 5 megawatt (MW) and 6.3 MW, as per The Economic Times reports.
The rollout is for both new installations and the replacement of older wind turbines across the region.
A large number of wind turbines installed over the past 2 decades in Europe are approaching the end of their operational life. This has created a replacement cycle, where operators are shifting to higher-capacity machines.
The company estimates the repowering opportunity at around 17-20 gigawatts (GW), including locations where it already has an installed base. Demand is expected to be driven by the need for improved output from existing sites.
The newly introduced turbines are for different wind conditions. The 5 MW model is intended for low-wind areas, while the 6.3 MW variant is suited for medium to high wind speeds.
The models are positioned for site-specific deployment, indicative of varied wind patterns and project conditions across European markets.
Suzlon currently has nearly 660 MW of installed capacity in Europe. The company plans to use this base to offer retrofit solutions that allow upgrades without significant structural changes.
Such retrofits are typically completed faster and involve lower costs compared to full replacement of turbines, particularly where grid connections and foundations remain usable.
The company has installed around 21.5 GW of wind capacity across 17 countries. Of this, approximately 15.5 GW is in India, with nearly 6 GW located in international markets.
Europe has a pipeline of close to 100 GW in new wind projects alongside repowering demand. Globally, the wind sector added about 165 GW of capacity last year, an increase of around 40% compared to 2024.
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As of April 22, 2026, 12:08 pm, Suzlon Energy Ltd share price was trading at ₹54.40, up 2.45% from the previous closing price.
The company’s return to Europe is linked to the ongoing replacement of ageing wind assets and a pipeline of new projects, with expansion expected to proceed in phases.
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Published on: Apr 22, 2026, 1:03 PM IST
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