Rail Energy Management Company Limited has awarded a long-term operations and maintenance contract to POWERCON for its 26 MW wind power project in western India, the companies said on Tuesday. The 10-year contract, effective from December 16, covers REMCL’s wind farm at Dangri in Jaisalmer. REMCL is a public sector enterprise and a joint venture between the Ministry of Railways and RITES Ltd. The project comprises 13 wind turbines of 2 MW capacity each, supplied by InoxWind. These turbines have completed their initial 10-year operating period under the original equipment manufacturer’s service arrangement. POWERCON will now undertake detailed technical diagnostics, rectify identified issues and restore the turbines to optimal operating condition as they enter the second half of their lifecycle. The companies noted that the site operates in a challenging desert environment characterised by frequent sandstorms, high dust levels and wide temperature variations. These conditions require specialised technical expertise and a performance-oriented asset management approach. The engagement will be executed in two phases. The first phase involves comprehensive technical assessments of wind turbine generators and unit substations, followed by corrective actions to stabilise performance and safety systems. The second phase, covering the full 10-year term, will focus on maintaining high availability, improving productivity and extending the operational life of the assets. REMCL said POWERCON was selected through an open competitive bidding process and is expected to enhance energy yields and reliability. POWERCON founder and chief executive Praveen Kakulte said the company would focus on disciplined execution and strong technical governance to deliver sustained 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.