Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 20, GE Vernova has signed its first onshore wind repowering contract outside the United States, agreeing to provide Taiwan Power Company (TPC) with 25 repower upgrade kits. The order was announced during the B20 South Africa 2025 Summit held in Johannesburg.

The contract includes upgrade kits for 25 existing GE Vernova 1.5 MW turbines with 70.5-metre rotor diameters, together with a five-year operations and maintenance service agreement. The order was recorded in the third quarter of 2025, with first component deliveries scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025 and installation work to take place through 2026 and 2027.

Repowering replaces key components of ageing turbines, extending operational life, increasing reliability, and improving energy output. The project will allow the selected turbines to continue generating electricity well beyond their original design lifespan while contributing to Taiwan’s renewable energy and supply security objectives.

Uzair Memon, Chief Commercial Officer for GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind Services business, stated: “As we bring our proven repowering capabilities to customers outside the U.S. for the first time, we’re proud to work with TPC to support Taiwan’s energy transition.”

He added: “The deal also reinforces how our services capabilities drive lifecycle value for our customers through fleet reliability, technology investment and an integrated global supply chain.”

GE Vernova has already completed repowering of more than 6,000 turbines in the United States, giving the company extensive experience in modernising existing wind assets. This agreement marks the initial deployment of that expertise in the Asia-Pacific region.

The announcement coincides with discussions at the B20 Summit on accelerating the global energy transition. It supports recommendations outlined in the Energy Mix & Just Transition policy paper presented at the event, which was co-chaired by Roger Martella, GE Vernova’s Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer.

By extending the service life of installed wind capacity, repowering offers a cost-effective way to maintain and increase renewable generation without requiring new land or additional grid connections, helping countries meet growing electricity demand with existing clean energy infrastructure.