As the global economy increasingly prioritizes decarbonization, wind energy is expected to contribute a substantial share to the world’s electricity mix by 2050. In this evolving energy landscape, global OEMs and leading Indian industrial players such as the JSW Group are playing a pivotal role in advancing the renewable energy transition. Using their strengths in manufacturing, infrastructure development, and operational excellence.
OEMs Building Sustainable Energy Systems beyond Turbines
Global wind OEMs, such as Envision, are central to the wind power ecosystem. In India alone, wind turbine OEMs have installed over 44.7 GW of wind capacity as of December 2023, contributing significantly to India’s goal of reaching 140 GW of wind energy by 2030.
But installation is just the first phase. OEMs are now investing heavily in predictive maintenance systems, AI-driven fault detection, and real-time torque/tension monitoring because operational uptime has become an important statistic. According to industry data, a 1% improvement in turbine uptime can generate up to $4,000 more revenue per MW annually, which makes expert maintenance via partnered vendors and service providers essential.
That’s where technical vendors and bolting experts like Tritorc become invaluable. With controlled bolting tools, calibration support, and trained technicians, Tritorc ensures that each turbine’s structural integrity is upheld in high-risk sections like the nacelle and hub, where operating altitudes exceed 100 meters.
JSW producing Green Steel and Wind Energy
As one of India’s largest private-sector steelmakers, JSW Steel has a carbon-limiting intensity goal of 1.95 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of crude steel by 2030, aligning with global ESG benchmarks. To support this, JSW Energy has committed over ₹1.15 lakh crore (approx. $13.8 billion) to renewable energy projects, aiming to expand its renewable generation capacity to 20 GW by 2030, with a strong focus on wind and hybrid systems.
Steel is essential to wind turbine production, and over 70% of a turbine’s weight is made up of steel, particularly in the tower structure. JSW has increased its production of green steel, using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) powered by renewable energy (like solar or wind power) instead of fossil fuels, which significantly lowers carbon emissions during steelmaking. In addition to making greener steel, JSW is also manufacturing and providing specially designed steel parts used in wind energy projects, such as wind turbine towers or structural supports.
JSW Steel Sustainability Targets & Initiatives
1. Carbon Emission Reduction
- Target: Reduce CO₂ emission intensity to 1.95 tCO₂ per tonne of crude steel (tcs) by 2030, marking a 42% reduction from 2005 levels.
- Alignment: This goal aligns with the Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS) of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
- Source: https://www.jswsteel.in/
2. Renewable Energy Integration
- Initiative: Commissioned a 225 MW solar power plant at the Vijayanagar facility, operational since April 2022.
- Goal: Aim to install 10 GW of renewable energy capacities by 2030 to support steelmaking processes.
- Source: https://worldsteel.org/case-studies
3. Project SEED (Sustainable Energy Environment and Decarbonisation)
- Objective: A decarbonization program launched at the Vijayanagar plant to achieve best-in-class emissions globally within the BF-BOF route.
- Actions: Developing shop-specific climate action plans with clear emission baselines and targets.
- Source: https://worldsteel.org/
Maintenance: Who Takes Charge?
While OEMs handle most long-term operations and on-site maintenance of the original equipment, fabricators and EPCs often rely on third-party specialists like Tritorc to execute:
- Precision torqueing on over 40 different types of turbine bolts
- Tensioning operations for rotor and flange assemblies
- Calibration and tool servicing for project continuity
- On-site troubleshooting during shutdowns or commissioning phases
- Flange management and joint integrity services to prevent leakage and maintain pressure standards
These executives play a pivotal role by not only acting as external collaborators but also as essential partners who deliver specialized tools and on-site services tailored to the unique needs of each operation. In the past two years alone, Tritorc has supported the installation of over 600 wind turbine generators across India, directly contributing to more than 2,800 MW of clean wind energy output.
With India targeting 500 GW of energy production by sticking to non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, of which 140 GW is expected from wind, the scale and pace of wind installations are only accelerating. OEMs are investing in automation, digital monitoring, and strong after-sales support. Simultaneously, companies like JSW and Envision are integrating renewables at the source of industrial production.
This approach ensures industries do more than a specific job; they are opening opportunities for collaboration, tools for innovation, services to support, and teams for rapid response at different terrains, all ensuring the turbine runs smoothly, producing green and clean energy.
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