The converter was produced at ABB’s state-of-the-art Nelamangala facility in Bengaluru and shipped to a wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Global electrification and automation major ABB on Monday announced the dispatch of its first locally manufactured wind power converter in India, following its acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business in December 2025 for an undisclosed sum.
The converter was produced at ABB’s state-of-the-art Nelamangala facility in Bengaluru and shipped to a wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
This milestone marks a significant step in integrating Gamesa Electric’s proven wind energy conversion technologies into ABB’s portfolio. Aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and the national push for Make in India, ABB is deepening its footprint in the renewable energy sector with a sharpened focus on wind power, supported by a broader portfolio that includes utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
“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,” said Anoop Anand, President of Motion High Power Division, ABB India. “This also reinforces India’s position as a global hub for renewable energy manufacturing and deployment.”
With one of the world’s three largest wind manufacturing bases, India is expected to meet around 10 per cent of global wind demand and scale its installed wind capacity to 107 GW by 2030, highlighting its rising prominence in the global renewable energy ecosystem.
ABB has played a pivotal role in advancing renewable energy globally for over 15 years, delivering more than 60,000 wind converters and generators worldwide. Building on this legacy, the acquisition significantly strengthens ABB’s renewable power conversion capabilities, enabling the company to offer comprehensive, utility-scale solutions across wind, solar and battery energy storage. It also expands ABB’s serviceable installed base of wind converters by approximately 46 gigawatts, a figure equivalent to nearly one-fifth of India’s current installed renewable energy capacity.