Marking a significant expansion in its renewable energy footprint, ABB India has dispatched its first locally manufactured wind power converter from its state-of-the-art Nelamangala facility in Bengaluru.
This delivery to a wind turbine OEM comes after ABB completed the acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business in December 2025. The project underscores ABB’s rapid integration of Gamesa’s conversion technologies into its Indian operations, aligning with the national Atmanirbhar Bharat vision to build a self-reliant manufacturing ecosystem.
The technology:
A wind power converter is essentially the brain of a wind turbine, acting as the critical interface between the generator and the electrical grid.
Variable to Constant: Since wind speeds fluctuate, generators produce variable frequency electricity. The converter stabilizes this output to match the grid’s precise frequency and voltage.
Grid Resilience: Modern converters provide fault ride-through capabilities, allowing turbines to stay connected during temporary grid voltage dips, which is essential for maintaining stability in high-renewable energy networks.
Strengthening India’s 2030 energy targets:
With India currently ranked as the world’s third-largest wind manufacturing base, the country is aiming for 107 GW of installed wind capacity by 2030. ABB’s local production capabilities are vital to this scale-up.
The Gamesa acquisition has added approximately 46 GW to ABB’s serviceable installed base—roughly one-fifth of India’s current total renewable capacity. By manufacturing these advanced systems locally, ABB reduces lead times and costs for domestic developers, supporting the broader national goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030.
Solutions for a green grid:
Beyond wind, the Nelamangala facility is a hub for an integrated renewable portfolio. ABB now offers a unified suite of utility-scale solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wind converters. This multi-technology approach allows for better grid integration, ensuring that as more wind and solar come online, the Indian grid remains reliable and compliant with evolving global regulations.
“Wind energy plays a critical role in the energy transition. By delivering advanced power conversion technologies that are locally manufactured in India and engineered for effective grid integration, we are strengthening the integration of wind power into the grid and supporting the scale-up of renewable energy worldwide. This also reinforces India’s position as a global hub for renewable energy manufacturing and deployment,” said Anoop Anand, President, Motion High Power Division, ABB India Ltd.
