India Records Wind Energy Capacity Addition of Over 6 GW In 2025/26 – 100 GW by 2030 – Expansion Targets for 2036 Clearly Defined
New Delhi (India) – India recorded a historic increase in wind energy capacity during the period 2025/26 (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026). With 6.1 GW of new capacity added, the country strengthens its position as one of the world’s leading wind energy markets. The expansion of wind power is part of India’s long-term decarbonisation strategy through 2070.
Record year for wind energy strengthens India’s power sector
India achieved a historic milestone in wind energy expansion in 2025/26. With an addition of 6.1 GW, the country recorded the highest annual capacity increase in its history, while further consolidating its position among the world’s leading wind energy markets. Total installed capacity now stands at more than 56.1 GW. India ranks fourth globally, behind China, the United States, and Germany. An additional 28 GW is currently under implementation.
Indian Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi described the development as evidence of an accelerated energy transition and highlighted the strategic importance of the sector for future energy supply. The share of wind power is expected to increase further and make a significant long-term contribution to decarbonisation.
Wind energy is also becoming increasingly important from an energy system perspective: around 45 percent of wind power generation occurs during evening and night hours, according to the ministry, coinciding with periods of high electricity demand. As a result, wind energy increasingly complements the country’s overall power supply.
Industrial policy and expansion targets: focus on 100 GW by 2030
Alongside capacity expansion, the government is pursuing a comprehensive industrial strategy. India now has a domestic manufacturing ecosystem with an annual production capacity of over 24 GW and a localisation rate of 70 to 80 percent. The value chain includes not only rotor blades and towers but also gearboxes and other key components, strengthening India’s position as a manufacturing hub for wind energy equipment.
To support continued growth, the government relies on regulatory instruments such as Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), transparent auction mechanisms, and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). These measures aim to improve investment security and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
“Policy reforms and industry support are strengthening India’s position as a global wind energy manufacturing hub,” said Minister Pralhad Joshi, underlining the government’s industrial policy objectives.
In addition, grid integration is being advanced through hybrid projects and the expansion of the Green Energy Corridor – a government-supported programme for the development and modernisation of transmission infrastructure for renewable energy. The government is also promoting RTC (round-the-clock) projects, which enable continuous power supply from renewable sources through a combination of generation and storage. Furthermore, the introduction of Green Energy Open Access facilitates direct access to renewable electricity for industrial consumers by reducing regulatory barriers for direct power purchase agreements between generators and consumers.
In the financing segment, India is promoting new models such as blended finance and credit enhancement mechanisms. A 500 MW pilot project under a Contracts for Difference (CfD) model is also expected to support long-term price stability and investment certainty.
The government remains committed to its long-term expansion targets of 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036. This is intended to strengthen wind power’s contribution to India’s net-zero target by 2070.
Source: IWR Online, 19 May 2026