The 25.5MW project at Yelisurur in the state of Karnataka, developed by Bhoruka Power Corporation, is the first in India to use GE’s 1.5-77 model turbines, assembled at its factory in Pune.

The US company also operates and maintains the Yelisurur plant, which it says is operating ahead of performance targets.

“India is an important region for GE’s renewable energy business,” says Hari Menon, a general manager for GE