Siemens Gamesa controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Blade defects at Odal Vind
Part of Norway's 163 MW Odal Vind onshore wind farm was shut down after manufacturing defects were identified in Siemens Gamesa-supplied blades.
2023
Gamesa onshore turbine quality crisis
A technical review found defective components affecting a substantial share of certain Gamesa onshore turbine models. The issue created major expected inspection, repair and replacement obligations, contributed to a large fiscal-year loss and undermined confidence in the business. Siemens Energy subsequently sought external support and took full control of Siemens Gamesa.
2020
Former Siemens Gamesa CMD initiates insolvency proceedings against company
Lawsuit filed
Former Siemens Gamesa CMD Ramesh Kymal initiated insolvency proceedings against the company over non-payment of a financial settlement following his exit. Siemens Gamesa's counsel said the matter was sub judice and declined to comment.
Source excerpt
Former CMD of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Ramesh Kymal, has initiated insolvency proceedings against the company at the Chennai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal, over non-payment of financial settlement upon his exit.
2020
GE files patent complaint against Siemens Gamesa
Lawsuit filed
GE Renewable Energy filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission seeking to block Siemens Gamesa turbines from the US market, alleging infringement of its intellectual property. Siemens Gamesa denied the allegation and said it would defend itself.
Company response
Denial — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
SGRE denies the allegation and says it will defend itself against any exclusion order blocking it from importing wind turbines and components into the US.
Denial — GE
The Siemens Gamesa lawsuit has no merit, and we will vigorously defend ourselves against this action.
Source excerpt
GE's complaint, filed with the US International Trade Commission, focuses on the "low-voltage-ride-through and zero-voltage-ride-through technologies" of variable-speed turbines that enables them to maximise power capture in fluctuating wind speeds.
US technology giant GE is seeking to block Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s (SGRE’s) turbines from the US market, claiming the European manufacturer is infringing its intellectual property (IP).
4 August 2020