The test centre is located at Rajiv Gandhi Salai in Chennai, adjacent to the existing technology R&D office that opened in 2008. It continues Vestas’ development in India, one of the world’s fastest growing wind energy markets, and a key market for Vestas.
“The new Test Center will play an important role for Vestas,” said Servet Sert, Vice President of Test, Verification and Quality for Vestas Technology R&D. “This new facility adds to our global testing and verification of wind turbine components to further improve their reliability and performance.”
Commenting on the Vestas’ R&D operations in India, Michael Høgedal, Managing Director, of Vestas Technology R&D Chennai, said the company’s continuing investment is testament to the region’s huge pool of engineering talent.
“Together with our technology centre, this test centre forms a crucial part in ensuring Vestas continuing its role as a world-class supplier of wind energy solutions,” Høgedal said.
In addition to the opening of the test centre, Vestas Technology R&D is also expanding its existing office space at Chennai by an additional 35,000 square feet.
Local officials applauded Vestas’ expansion, saying both moves are sure to create more “green jobs” locally in Chennai, where employees research on competitive answers to combat CO2 emissions and rapidly growing energy needs of India.
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