Denmark-India Green Energy Partnership Takes Flight
KK Wind Solutions, a subsidiary of Danish conglomerate A.P. Moller has officially inaugurated its new 24,000m² manufacturing and office complex in Bengaluru. The facility marks a strategic expansion of Denmark’s wind energy technology in India, with the inauguration attended by Eske Bo Knudsen Rosenberg, Consul General of Denmark in Bengaluru.
Factory at a Glance
✔ Total Area: 24,000m²
✔ Manufacturing Space: 14,000m² (converters & control systems)
✔ Office Space: 3,000m²
✔ Current Workforce: 250 (scaling to 400)
✔ Global Shared Services: 150 employees in Bengaluru city office
✔ Operational Since: April 2025
Strategic Importance for India’s Wind Sector
1. Boosting Local Manufacturing for Global Supply Chains
- Produces wind turbine converters & control systems
- MOOWR-approved for export-oriented manufacturing
- Strengthens India’s position in wind energy component exports
2. Job Creation & Skill Development
- 400+ high-tech manufacturing jobs by full capacity
- Opportunities in precision engineering, logistics, QA
- Supports India’s green workforce transition
3. Supporting India’s Renewable Energy Goals
- Aligns with 500 GW renewable target by 2030
- Complements domestic wind turbine production
- Reduces import dependence for critical wind components
Global Context
- Part of KK Wind Solutions’ international expansion strategy
- Denmark-India collaboration in clean energy technology transfer
- Follows Siemens Gamesa, Vestas in localizing wind tech production
What’s Next?
- 2025-26: Ramp-up to full production capacity
- Potential R&D collaborations with Indian institutes
- Expansion into offshore wind technology
