German Wind Turbine Supplier Flender Expands India Operations as…

Sarah J · 2026-03-10T16:15:37.000Z

German wind-energy component manufacturer Flender is expanding its manufacturing operations in India to meet growing domestic demand and strengthen its global supply chain amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. The company, which produces gearboxes, generators, and other wind turbine components, has significantly increased its production capacity in India-from around 800 MW to more than 16 GW to supply both local turbine manufacturers and export markets. Over the past four years, Flender has invested more than €100 million in India to expand production capacity and strengthen the local manufacturing ecosystem supporting wind-energy equipment. According to Flender Group CEO Andreas Evertz, the expansion forms part of the company’s strategy to build a diversified supply chain spanning Germany, China, and India, allowing the company to mitigate risks from global disruptions and geopolitical tensions. India is increasingly becoming a key export base for Flender. Currently more than 50% of the company’s output from India is exported to international markets including the United States, Australia, and Europe. The company has also expanded testing capabilities in the country and installed a 13.5 MW gearbox test rig, the largest of its kind in India, designed to support next-generation offshore wind turbines and shorten development timelines for new products. Flender operates manufacturing and assembly facilities in Chennai, Walaja, and Kharagpur, enabling it to serve both domestic original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and global markets. The expansion highlights India’s growing role in the global renewable-energy supply chain, particularly as wind-energy demand rises worldwide and companies look to diversify manufacturing locations for resilience and cost efficiency.

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