Venwind Refex wins Rs 4.74 billion wind turbine order in Gujarat
Author: PPD Team Date: September 29, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: September 29, 2025
Venwind Refex Power Limited, part of the Refex Group, has received a contract to deliver wind turbine generators and tubular towers for power projects in Gujarat.
The total order is worth Rs 4.74 billion. It was awarded by an independent power producer through a domestic tender process.
The contract covers supply, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of the wind turbine generators. It also includes technical support for foundation casting and erection.
The work will be carried out in two stages. The first phase, valued at Rs 1.42 billion, is scheduled for completion by March 2026. The second phase, worth Rs 3.32 billion, is expected to be finished by March 2027.
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