Centre to build on new age digital technologies such as AI-ML
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will expand its operations at its 76,000 sq ft centre in Bengaluru, a workplace for 1,100 engineers and one of the three major Research & Development hubs globally, the other two being in Spain and Denmark.
“India is one of the most important engineering hubs in the world. We look forward to further integrating this new location into our international R&D network to foster international growth,” said Morten Pilgaard Rasmussen, designated Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Siemens Gamesa.
Elaborating on 17 Nov 2022, he said, “Digital technologies are key levers to develop powerful turbines and increase turbine performance in operation. The highly qualified colleagues at Bengaluru Engineering Centre have demonstrated through their commitment and ideas how digitalization can drive the green energy transition.”
Going forward, the Centre plans to build on new age digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to help create the next generation of wind turbines for Siemens Gamesa.
“We are happy to have played an impactful role in our global R&D projects,” added Venkata Ramakrishna Ramayanam, Head of the Bengaluru Engineering Centre.
“Our growth over the last three challenging years is a testament to our contributions and to India’s software and engineering talent pool. It’s about the innovation and speed that India offers.
“We are confident that the skill and talent available in India will help Siemens Gamesa to design and build the next generation of wind turbines.”
The new facility is in the Electronics City Phase 2 of Bengaluru, a city recognized as a major engineering and software hub internationally.
In December 2018, the engineering centre was inaugurated with 500 engineers on board and over the last three years the centre has more than doubled its workforce, adding 600 engineers and underlining Siemens Gamesa’s commitment to India. The facility now employs 1,100 engineers and the number is expected to grow further in coming years as renewable momentum builds in the country.
The centre supports global engineering and technology requirements pertaining to software and engineering design for onshore and offshore wind turbines as well as service technology including software systems for wind farm monitoring and control, enhancements towards cybersecurity compliance and digitalization of business processes.
Siemens Gamesa has operated in India since 2009, and the base installed by the company recently surpassed the 8GW mark. The company has a blade factory in Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), a nacelle factory in Mamandur (Chennai), and an operations and maintenance centre in Red Hills (Chennai).
For more than 40 years, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has been a pioneer and leader of the wind industry. Today, it has more than 27,000 engineers and has installed more than 127 GW. fiinews.com
