MNRE Lists 30 Wind Turbine Models Under ALMM-Wind

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has listed 30 wind turbine models under its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-Wind), dated August 20, 2026. The list includes models from domestic and international manufacturers, with details of their rated capacities, rotor diameters, hub heights, tower configurations and type certifications.

The latest MNRE ALMM (Wind) list features Adani New Industries Limited (formerly Mundra Windtech Limited), incorporated on 24/06/2023, as the manufacturer for four major turbine models through global collaborations. Partnering with W2E Wind to Energy GmbH (Germany), Adani manufactures the 5,200 kW MWL-160-5.2MW series. This includes a 120m hub height tubular tower model (valid till 15/10/2026) and a 140m hybrid tower variant (valid till 3/4/2029). Additionally, under a collaboration with Windey Energy Technology Group (China), Adani produces the 3,000 kW WD147-3000 (100m hub, valid till 19/12/2028) and the 3,300 kW WD164-3300 (139.73m hub, valid till 22/09/2029). All feature IECRE and IEC Class S certifications.

Envision Energy India Pvt. Ltd., formerly Envision Wind Power Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., has two models listed, with China's Envision Energy Co. Ltd. named in the collaboration details. Its EN-156/3.3 model, covering LM76.5 P and EN 76.5 A V2 configurations, has a 156-metre rotor, hub heights of 120, 123, 140 and 143 metres, and a tubular steel tower. It is rated at 3,300 kW, with its type certificate valid until July 5, 2029. However, the certificate's validity is restricted by the expiry of a component certificate on May 25, 2027. The list also limits the erection-site altitude to 2,000 metres above sea level.

The company's EN-182-5.0, 50 Hz model has a 181-metre rotor, hub heights of 130 and 140 metres and a tubular steel tower. It is rated at 5,000 kW and carries IECRE OD 501:2022 certification, with the type certificate valid until January 22, 2030. Its 5,250 kW power-boost mode is specifically excluded from consideration under ALMM-Wind.

GE Renewable R&D India Pvt. Ltd. has listed the GE 3.8-154 turbine, with US-based GE Vernova International LLC identified in the collaboration details. The model has a 154-metre rotor, a 135.5-metre hub height and a tubular steel tower, with a rated capacity of 3,800 kW. It carries IECRE OD 501 Edition 2.0 certification dated May 24, 2018. The document records an outstanding issue and lists the type certificate's validity until March 12, 2026. Its manufacturing-system ISO 9001:2015 certificate is valid until April 3, 2028.

Suzlon Energy Ltd. has three models in the list. Its S120 DFIG 2.1 MW (50 Hz) has a 120-metre rotor and hub heights of 81, 90, 105, 120 and 140 metres. Tower options include tubular steel, hybrid lattice and hybrid concrete configurations. The turbine is rated at 2,100 kW, with its type certificate valid until January 4, 2027. The 2,250 kW enhanced-performance mode is not considered for RLMM, while the maximum permitted altitude is 1,000 metres above sea level. The company's hub and nacelle assembly facility in Pondicherry is excluded from the listing.

Suzlon's S144-3.0/3.15 MW has a 144-metre rotor, hub heights of 105, 130, 140 and 160 metres and tubular steel or hybrid lattice tower configurations. Its rated capacities are 3,000 kW and 3,150 kW, with the type certificate valid until March 26, 2029. The S133 is listed in 2.6 MW, 2.8 MW and 3.0 MW configurations. It has a 133-metre rotor, hub heights of 105, 140 and 160 metres and tubular steel, hybrid lattice or modular hybrid lattice tower configurations. Its capacities are 2,600 kW, 2,800 kW and 3,000 kW, respectively. The type certificate is valid until February 27, 2027.

Vestas Wind Technology India Pvt. Ltd. has listed the Vestas V155-3.6 MW turbine, with Denmark-based Vestas Wind Systems A/S named in the collaboration details. The model has a 155-metre rotor, hub heights ranging from 102.5 to 137 metres, a conical steel tower and a rated capacity of 3,600 kW. Its type certificate, based on IS/IEC 61400-22:2010, is valid until December 1, 2027. The manufacturing-system ISO 9001:2015 certificate is valid until December 31, 2027.

Inox Wind Ltd. has two models, with Austria-based AMSC Austria GmbH identified in the collaboration details. The Wind Turbine Inox Wind DF/2000/113, using WB552-2.0 rotor blades, has a 113-metre rotor, a 92-metre hub height and a tubular steel tower. It is rated at 2,000 kW and carries GL 2010 Class IIIA certification. Its type certificate is valid until February 12, 2027.

The second model, INOX DF/3000/145, has a 145-metre rotor and hub heights of 100, 122.5 and 140 metres. It uses a tubular steel tower and is rated at 3,000 kW, with a 3,300 kW power-boost mode. The model uses SR71 V2 (T-bolt) and WBSR146-3.0 rotor-blade types and carries IEC Wind Turbine Class IIIB/Class S classification. Its type certificate is valid until February 18, 2030.

Senvion Wind Technology Pvt. Ltd. has four models, with Germany-based RE Technologies GmbH named in the collaboration details. The 2.3M120 has a 120-metre rotor and hub height, a tubular steel tower and a rated capacity of 2,300 kW. It uses LM58.7P and LM58.7P5 blade types and carries IEC Wind Turbine Class S certification based on IIIB. Its type certificate is valid until July 26, 2027.

The 2.3M130/2.7MW has a 130-metre rotor, hub heights of 120, 130 and 140 metres and a tubular steel tower. It is rated at 2,700 kW, with certification valid until December 2, 2026. The document also records blade sets numbered RB002 to RB031, manufactured by alternate supplier Ria Blades S.A. Their inclusion is for continuity and record purposes only and does not constitute approval for current or future use under the type certificate.

Senvion's 3.1M130 has a 130-metre rotor, hub heights of 130 and 140 metres and a tubular steel tower. It is rated at 3,100 kW, with its type certificate valid until November 24, 2027, subject to the expiry of the relevant component certificate on that date.

The company's 4.2M160 has a 160-metre rotor, a 140-metre hub height and a tubular steel tower. It is rated at 4,200 kW and carries IECRE OD-501:2024 certification, with the type certificate valid until January 15, 2031. However, its validity is restricted by the gearbox component certificate for model CWTG4200/160-128-50, which expires on March 25, 2030.

Siva Wind Turbine India Pvt. Ltd. has two models, the SIVA 250/50 and SIVA 225/40. Both have a 30-metre rotor, a 50-metre hub height and a four-legged lattice steel tower. Their respective capacities are 250 kW and 225 kW. Both follow IS/IEC 61400-22:2010 certification. Their type certificates are valid until July 21, 2026, and October 27, 2026, respectively.

Vayona Energy Pvt. Ltd. has listed the SG 3.4-145/3.6 model, with the collaboration column marked 'Yes' but without identifying an international partner. The turbine has a 145-metre rotor, hub heights of 127.5, 133.5 and 146 metres and a tubular steel tower. It is listed with rated capacities of 3,465 kW and 3,600 kW and carries Class S certification under IEC 61400-1/A1:2010. Its type certificate is valid until April 29, 2031. The document notes that the power curve of the 3.465 MW configuration was used for type certification of the 3.6 MW configuration.

Pioneer Wincon Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. has four models, each rated at 750 kW. The first 750/49 configuration has a 49-metre rotor, hub heights of 61.1 and 75.3 metres and a lattice steel tower. Its type certificate is valid until June 3, 2029.

The second 750/49 configuration has a 49.17-metre rotor, hub heights of 61.5 and 75 metres and a four-legged lattice steel tower with a tower-top adapter. Its certificate is valid until May 12, 2028. The two 750/57 configurations have 57-metre rotors and four-legged lattice steel towers with tower-top adapters. One has a 75-metre hub height and a certificate valid until April 11, 2029, while the other has a 90-metre hub height and a certificate valid until July 30, 2030. All four models carry IEC 61400-22 and IEC 61400-1 certifications.

Sany Wind Energy India Pvt. Ltd. has listed the SI-16840 turbine, with the collaboration column marked 'Yes' but without naming a partner in the document. The model has a 166.8-metre rotor, a 139-metre hub height and a tubular steel tower. It is rated at 4,000 kW and carries IS/IEC 61400-22:2010 certification. Its type certificate is valid until October 12, 2028.

WEG Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd. has listed the AGW 147/4.2 turbine. It has a 147-metre rotor, a 120-metre hub height and a tubular steel tower. Its rated capacity is 4,200 kW, with IIIB classification under IECRE 61400-1:2019. Its type certificate is valid until November 1, 2028.

Southern Wind Farms Ltd. has listed the GWL 225, with a 29.8-metre rotor, a 48.7-metre hub height and a folded-bolted tubular steel tower. The turbine is rated at 225 kW and certified under IS/IEC 61400-22:2010 and IEC 61400-1 Edition 3.1, Class S. Its type certificate is valid until July 26, 2026.

PowerWind Ltd.'s PowerWind 56 has a 56-metre rotor, a 71-metre hub height and a three-section tubular steel tower. It is rated at 900 kW and certified under IS/IEC 61400-22 and IEC 61400-1 Edition 3.1, Class IIB. Its type certificate is valid until July 3, 2029.

Venwind Refex Power Ltd. has listed the GWH182-5.3 turbine in collaboration with Germany-based Vensys Energy AG. The model has a 183.5-metre rotor, hub heights of 110 and 130 metres and a conical steel tower. It is rated at 5,300 kW and carries IS/IEC 61400-22:2010 certification. Its type certificate is listed as valid until December 21, 2028. However, the validity is restricted by the expiry of component certificates for gearbox types WE7000G and WE7000G-01 on February 27, 2028.

GE India Industrial Pvt. Ltd.'s Wind Energy division has listed the GE 2.7-132 turbine, with General Electric Renewables Espana S.L. identified in the collaboration details. The model has a 132-metre rotor, hub heights of 130 and 94 metres and a tubular steel tower. Its rated capacity is 2,730 kW, and it carries IEC Wind Turbine Class S certification under IEC 61400-22:2010 and IEC 61400-1:2005, as amended in 2010. Its type certificate is valid until October 8, 2028. MNRE has specified that units manufactured before March 5, 2026, must have valid ALMM-Wind enlistment.

The collaboration details in the document identify technology or business associations with companies from Germany, China, the United States, Denmark, Austria and Spain. These include W2E Wind to Energy GmbH, Windey Energy Technology Group, Envision Energy Co. Ltd., GE Vernova International LLC, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, AMSC Austria GmbH, RE Technologies GmbH, Vensys Energy AG and General Electric Renewables Espana S.L.

MNRE has clarified that the ALMM-Wind list has been prepared using documents and information submitted by manufacturers. It has advised state electricity boards, transmission companies, state nodal agencies, project developers and other users to verify the complete type approvals and certificates, including their validity, manufacturing-system ISO certificates, technical specifications and power curves, before relying on the listed information.

The ministry has also stated that inclusion in ALMM-Wind does not amount to certification or recommendation of a turbine model's suitability for a particular project. Users remain responsible for assessing the technical, commercial, operational, environmental and legal implications of selecting and deploying the listed wind turbines.