WEG S.A. (Brazil) has announced plans to manufacture wind turbines at its Hosur plant in India, as well as the company's entry into the Indian wind market.
The company intends to upgrade its large electric motors and generator factory, in the state of Tamil Nadu, near Bangalore, to also manufacture 2.1MW wind turbines. With capacity to absorb production of up to 250MW per year, as well as to produce the nacelles, generators and hubs, the Indian unit will be able to supply the first turbines in 2018. Meanwhile, the company will begin the commercial activities to capture supply contracts and also development of local suppliers.
