Chennai, October 9: India’s installed wind power capacity has reached 59.20 gigawatts (GW), following a record addition of 6.05 GW in the 2025–26 financial year, as the country works towards its target of 100 GW by 2030. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said annual installations could surpass the previous record during the current financial year, supported by upcoming projects and government policies.
The figures were announced during the inauguration of Windergy India 2026 in Chennai on October 8. According to Joshi, India’s installed wind power capacity stood at 59.20 GW as of September 30, 2026, leaving another 40.8 GW to be added to meet the 2030 target.
The addition of 6.05 GW during 2025–26 marked the highest annual increase in India’s installed wind power capacity. The figure refers to the electricity-generating capacity of wind power installations, rather than the actual amount of electricity they produce.
Addressing the conference, Joshi expressed confidence that annual wind power installations would exceed the previous record in 2026–27. He attributed the sector’s growth prospects to a strong pipeline of projects and government policies supporting renewable energy development.
The minister said continued expansion could strengthen India’s position as a global centre for wind energy production and exports. He also emphasised the need for cooperation among government agencies, manufacturers, researchers and international partners to support the next phase of growth.
Windergy India 2026, held from October 7 to 9, brought together companies, policymakers and industry representatives involved in wind energy development. The event featured around 400 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, approximately 500 delegates and dedicated country pavilions from Denmark, Germany and Spain.
Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Energy Resources and Law, C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, also attended the inaugural ceremony. He highlighted the state’s role in wind energy development and initiatives such as its wind power repowering policy, which focuses on upgrading older wind turbines to improve their performance.
Representatives from several state governments were recognised for supporting wind energy projects by facilitating land access, securing timely approvals and resolving right-of-way issues. These issues generally concern access to land required for infrastructure, including electricity transmission lines, and can affect project implementation.
The event also saw the announcement of three industry collaborations: a memorandum of understanding between the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and BWE Global, a letter of intent between IWTMA and PTB, and a collaboration between IWTMA and the OECD. The initiatives are intended to support technological development and cooperation within the wind energy sector.
Two reports, Energy Transition in Tamil Nadu and Reimagining Contractual Mechanism for Indian Wind Sector, were released during the inaugural ceremony. The reports address Tamil Nadu’s energy transition and contractual arrangements affecting wind energy development.
Joshi said achieving India’s wind power ambitions would require coordinated efforts involving government agencies, industry representatives, academic institutions, researchers and international partners.
With the government targeting 100 GW of installed wind power capacity by 2030, the pace of new project development and installations over the coming years will be crucial to meeting that goal.
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