The 7th edition of the Windergy India 2025 brought together the policymakers, manufacturers, and investors from 29 – 31 Oct at Chennai Trade centre, Chennai. Organised by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and PDA Ventures.
Among the highlights was the German Pavilion, hosted by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) in collaboration with the Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) and other partners.
The Pavilion reflected Germany’s long-standing commitment to India’s renewable energy growth. German companies such as Deutsche Windguard, Highvolt Pruftechnik Dresden, windcomp, Harbauer India/Romotion Cam, and Rittal exhibited, along with the German wind associations Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V. (BWE) and Stiftung Offshore Wind, as well as Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).
Beyond technology displays, the Pavilion served as an active B2B engagement hub-facilitating discussions, policy exchanges, and new partnership opportunities between German innovators and Indian stakeholders.
The Pavilion was inaugurated by Mr. Johann Saathoff, Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). He was joined by a distinguished German delegation including Dr Katharina Berner (BMWE), Ms. Barbara Schafer (BMZ), MrRalf Hendriks (BWE), Mr. Andreas Mummert (Stiftung Offshore wind), alongside senior representatives from Government and Private Sector.
Mr. Saathoff’s remarks emphasised that wind energy is not only a key pillar of Germany’s Energiewende (energy transition) but also a gateway to livelihoods, economic progress, and sustainable development.
A key highlight was the visit of Shri. Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India at the Pavilion. The German delegation and exhibitors got an opportunity to engage with the minister.
The day concluded with an Indo-German networking reception, where representatives from leading Indian and German companies and associations met, exchanged ideas, and explored future collaborations.
Indo-German Business Roundtable on Wind Energy
On the sidelines of Windergy India 2025 in Chennai, an exclusive Indo-German Business Roundtable on Wind Energy brought together key leaders from both countries. The discussion was chaired by Mr. Johann Saathoff, Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
CEOs and senior representatives from Indian and German companies, including Senvion Wind, ZF Wind, Flender, Nordex, Siemens Energy, TUV SUD, and the German exhibitors from the pavilion, participated in the dialogue.
The roundtable reinforced how German engineering expertise and Indian manufacturing capacity are complementary, together offering a stronger response to global supply-chain challenges. In addition, it highlighted opportunities in offshore wind, hydrogen integration, digitalisation of wind-assets and make-in-India value chains.
Windergy India 2025 underlined the expanding horizon for Indo-German cooperation in one of the most dynamic segments of the energy sector. With the mix of high-level diplomacy, industry engagement and technology showcase, the German Pavilion stood out as a powerful expression of our shared vision: scaling wind energy, creating manufacturing-led growth and unlocking green exports.
