India Eyes 100 GW Wind Capacity By 2030, Record Additions Power Growth
Chennai: India is on course to cross 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said while inaugurating Windergy India 2026. The country’s installed wind capacity stood at 59.20 GW on September 30, 2026. Joshi said the sector offers opportunities to strengthen India’s position in wind energy production and exports. UltraTech Cement…
India aims to reach 100 gigawatts of installed wind energy capacity by 2030, according to Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi. Inaugurating Windergy India 2026, Joshi emphasized the sector's potential to enhance India's standing in wind energy production and exports. The nation currently has 59.20 gigawatts of installed wind capacity.
Joshi highlighted the industry's opportunity for growth and expressed optimism that the added 6.05 gigawatts of wind capacity in the fiscal year 2026 was a record, and that the following year's additions would surpass this figure. The minister stressed that projects and policies would sustain this growth and ensure sufficient scale to meet India's 2030 target.
The Windergy India event attracted global participation, with 400 exhibitors from over 20 countries and 500 delegates attending. Notably, Denmark, Germany, and Spain showcased country pavilions. Topics discussed during the event included technology exchange, business partnerships, and a new Memorandum of Understanding, Letter of Intent, and collaboration between the IWTMA, PTB, and OECD, with the aim of advancing wind energy technology in India.
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