Senvion Partners with Voodin to Develop Wooden Wind Turbine Blades for 4.2 MW Platform

Senvion, one of the key wind turbine OEMs in India, has joined forces with a German wooden wind turbine blade manufacturer, Voodin Blade Technology GmbH to develop and manufacture high-performance wooden wind turbine blades for Senvion’s 4.2 MW wind turbine platform.

The partnership will begin with a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the technical, economic, and environmental potential of wooden turbine blades, followed by the installation and testing of prototype blades. Building on Voodin’s success in deploying prototype wooden blades in Germany in 2024, this collaboration sets the stage for a new era of sustainable, high-performance wind energy solutions.

Voodin Blade Technology GmbH specializes in creating sustainable wood-based wind turbine blades using LVL to enhance performance and reduce environmental impact. This strategic collaboration represents a major step forward in tackling one of the wind industry’s biggest challenges—blade recyclability—by integrating engineered wood, a renewable and recyclable material, into turbine blade design.

In addition to its sustainability benefits, Voodin’s innovative LVL production technology eliminates the need for moulds, significantly reduces manufacturing energy consumption, and ensures consistent quality through advanced automation. This flexible, mould-independent approach allows for seamless scalability and adaptability to meet diverse customer needs while reducing the significant CAPEX associated with traditional blade production.

Amit Kansal, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Senvion India, commented:“The 4.2M160 epitomises our relentless pursuit of innovation in wind energy technology. We have engineered this turbine to exceed the expectations of our global customers, ensuring superior performance and reliability in the most challenging environments. We have evaluated Voodin’s technology and see great potential in terms of sustainability and flexibility.”

Tom Siekmann, CEO of Voodin Blade Technology GmbH, stated:“We are excited to collaborate with Senvion India on this groundbreaking initiative. This partnership allows us to bring our innovative wooden blade technology to a new scale and reinforces our mission to create a more sustainable and recyclable future for the wind energy industry. Wooden wind turbine blades are not only an innovative technological advancement but also a significant leap toward a more sustainable wind energy ecosystem.”

Dr. PKC Bose, Co-Founder & Managing Director of ENREGO Energy GmbH, partners of Voodin Blade Technology GmbH said:“The strategic alliance between Senvion India and Voodin Blades will transform the future of wind turbine blade production. These companies are innovative, creative and flexible, and will help our path towards achieving a sustainable world forever.”