Siemens Gamesa has signed its first orders for the SG7.0-170 onshore wind turbine platform, the company said, marking a key step in the relaunch of its 7 MW unit.
Vinod Philip, executive vice president for wind at Siemens Energy, said the deals cover “two deals in Germany” and were signed “in the last few days,” with additional agreements expected “in the months to come.” The SG7.0-170 is an updated version of the 5.X design, which was withdrawn from sale in 2023.
Philip told investors at Siemens Energy’s Capital Markets Day that a task force established to address quality issues in the 4.X and 5.X platforms has “successfully finished its mission” and been disbanded. “The continued implementation of the corrective measures has been handed over to the line organisation, which will continue to drive them forward over the course of the next years,” he said.
Last week, Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch said Siemens Gamesa was close to securing “a relatively large number” of firm orders for the 7 MW unit, which the company started actively marketing in August after resolving quality concerns. The previous 4.X platform, also withdrawn in 2023, is now marketed as the SG5.0, while the 5.X is now the SG7.0, Philip confirmed.
Philip said the onshore business would be one of four levers—alongside offshore profitability, operational excellence, and service opportunities—to drive growth and profitability for Siemens Gamesa. “Fiscal 2025 was all about stabilising the business and we are now on track to break even in fiscal 2026,” he said. “Our goal is to be in the mid-single digit for revenue growth (percentage) and in the 3-5% range for margin (in 2028). Our long-term ambition is to be at higher profitability levels.”
