LM Wind commissions second plant in India

Denmark-based LM Wind Power, a supplier of rotor blades for wind turbines, today announced the commissioning of its second plant in India.
The plant -- located in Vadodara, Gujarat, was announced in November last year -- has begun the production of wind turbine blades a month ahead of schedule, the company said in a statement.
LM Wind Power CEO Marc de Jong said, "With this new blade plant, we bring employment, advanced training and development of technical skills to Gujarat, while helping to build a clean renewable energy base in a fast growing economy."
The Vadodara plant has an investment of 25 million euros and will supply blades to wind projects in north India and beyond.

The plant will focus on producing blades of up to 60 metres in length with scope for further expansion. The plant has the capacity to employ about 400 people in the initial phase. LM Wind Power has approximately 1,400 employees in India.
The company operates a highly efficient blade manufacturing facility in Dabaspet, Karnataka, and a global technical centre for research, development and services in Bengaluru.
LM Wind Power has its presence in India since early 1990s and Karnataka was its first international location outside Denmark.
The Dabaspet plant is known for its outstanding safety and sustainability performance.