India eyes wind turbine revamp to boost output, bypass land woes
India is considering replacing smaller, aging wind turbines with more powerful models at existing sites.
India is considering an upgrade of older wind turbines to larger, more efficient models in order to increase power generation without needing to acquire additional land. According to the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association, up to 8 gigawatts of capacity from existing, older and smaller turbines could be modernized, potentially boosting capacity by nearly 50%.
The association is negotiating with federal and state governments to finalize an implementation plan that could help reach this goal. Wind power has become crucial in meeting peak electricity demand after sunset, as the country's renewable capacity has quadrupled since 2014 but wind installations have lagged behind solar due to land acquisition and right-of-way challenges and limited battery storage.
This has led to solar curtailments during the day and shortfalls at night. While global wind capacity reached 178 gigawatts in 2025, India's current wind capacity remains below the 500 gigawatt target for 2030. Replacing older 2-megawatt turbines with modern 3- to 5-megawatt units at existing sites could overcome land access issues.
The association is working with states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka to finalize the repowering plan, which could begin with 5 to 8 gigawatts of upgrades immediately.
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