Energetica India Magazine -October 2020

Vickram Jadhav Vice President, Sales, Vestas India “India’s Energy Grid Cannot Stabilize Without the Growth of the Wind Sector.” How do you see the significance of timing of Vestas’ ex - pansion decision into the Indian market? What opportuni - ties Vestas eyes? Explain. India is the world’s fourth largest wind energy market, where the energy demand is expected to double and the government targets to add around 100 GW wind power in this predominant- ly low-wind market by 2030. Vestas’ new V155-3.3 MW wind turbine is designed to sup- port India’s push for renewable energy. The timely introduction of the V155-3.3 MW platform has ensured that Vestas is well positioned to support the country’s renewable energy targets and upcoming auctions. The new turbine has been unveiled in India first, a strategic market for Vestas. It is designed specifi - cally to meet customer needs and market requirements in low and ultra-low wind conditions prevalent in India and also cater 18 energetica INDIA- October_2020 INTERVIEW Thomas Scarinci Senior Vice President, Product Management, Vestas DK