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The Government of Madhya Pradesh, through the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (MPIDC), has taken an important step to strengthen India’s renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem. The MPIDC has invited an Expression of Interest (EoI) from national and international companies for the design, construction, supply, installation, and commissioning of a Calibration Wind Tunnel Facility at the Mohasa-Babai Industrial Area in District Narmadapuram. This project is part of a larger plan supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Ministry of Power to create an Exclusive Manufacturing Zone for Power and Renewable Energy Equipment. The proposed zone aims to make Madhya Pradesh a central hub for renewable energy equipment manufacturing and testing in India.
The planned Calibration Wind Tunnel Facility will be a state-of-the-art center designed to provide highly accurate calibration of cup anemometers and wind vanes, which are essential for precise wind measurements in energy projects. The facility will be built to meet international standards, including IEC 61400-12-1, MEASNET procedures, and other relevant IECRE Operational Documents. The project will be developed on a turnkey basis, meaning the selected bidder will be responsible for all stages of execution. This includes detailed aerodynamic, civil, and mechanical design, along with construction, installation, and final testing and commissioning.
In addition to the core wind tunnel, the facility will include several important components, such as a fully equipped building with climate control and acoustic treatment, administrative offices, parking spaces, storage areas, and a reception section. The entire design is expected to create a modern infrastructure capable of supporting high-precision testing and calibration activities vital for wind energy development.
To ensure quality participation, MPIDC has set strict eligibility criteria for the firms interested in submitting an EoI. Companies must be legally registered entities with a minimum average annual turnover of INR 15 Crores during the last three financial years from similar engineering or testing infrastructure projects and must have a positive net worth. In terms of technical experience, interested firms must have successfully completed and commissioned at least two wind tunnels or equivalent aerodynamic testing facilities in the last ten years. Importantly, at least one of these projects should have been used for anemometer or wind vane calibration in line with IEC 61400-12-1 and MEASNET standards. This ensures that only technically sound and experienced firms with proven capabilities can qualify for the project.
The selected firm will have the responsibility to provide sophisticated equipment and systems, including advanced instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and reference measurement tools that carry ISO/IEC 17025 calibration certificates. Additionally, the winning bidder will have to train staff from the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) on the operation of the facility and assist in obtaining ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, which is necessary for international quality compliance. They will also support the facility in achieving IECRE or MEASNET recognition, which would make it a globally accepted testing and calibration center.
The total project is expected to be completed within 18 months from the date of signing the contract. Interested companies must submit their Expressions of Interest to MPIDC by November 7, 2025. This initiative marks a major milestone for India’s renewable energy sector, helping the country strengthen its domestic capability for manufacturing and testing wind energy components in line with international standards.
