REMCL Awards 10-Year O&M Contract To POWERCON For Rajasthan Wind project

Rail Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) has awarded a long-term operations and maintenance (O&M) contract to POWERCON for its 26-megawatt wind power project in western India, the companies said on Tuesday.

The contract, effective Dec. 16, runs for 10 years and covers REMCL’s wind farm at Dangri in Jaisalmer. REMCL is a public sector enterprise and a joint venture between India’s Ministry of Railways and RITES Ltd.

2 MW Wind Turbines 

The project comprises 13 turbines of 2 MW each supplied by InoxWind, which have completed their initial 10-year operating period under the original equipment manufacturer’s service arrangement. POWERCON will now carry out detailed technical diagnostics, address identified issues and restore the turbines to optimal operating condition as they enter the second half of their lifecycle.

The site operates in a desert environment marked by frequent sandstorms, high dust levels and wide temperature variations, requiring specialised technical capabilities and a performance-focused asset management approach, the companies said.

Two-Phases 

The engagement will be executed in two phases. The first phase involves comprehensive technical assessments of wind turbine generators and unit substations, followed by remediation to stabilise performance and safety systems. The second phase, spanning the full 10-year term, will focus on maintaining high availability, improving productivity and extending asset life.

REMCL said POWERCON was selected through an open competitive bidding process and is expected to improve energy yields and reliability. POWERCON’s founder and chief executive Praveen Kakulte said the company would focus on disciplined execution and technical governance to enhance long-term performance.

POWERCON said it has experience managing multiple turbine platforms, including AMSC-technology InoxWind turbines, and works with independent power producers such as Tata Power, NTPC, SJVN, ReNew, Apraava Energy, O2 Power and Serentica.