At the Global Wind Day conference 2025 in Bengaluru, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) reaffirmed that wind energy is central to India’s renewable energy strategy. With national goals of achieving 50 per cent of power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070, wind energy is positioned as a critical pillar. The government highlighted that India is the third-largest renewable energy producer globally and holds the fourth-largest installed wind power capacity.
The MNRE outlined key challenges and priorities for the wind sector. These include integrating wind with solar and storage for round-the-clock (RTC) supply, reducing tariffs to below Rs 3.90 per unit, and enhancing the efficiency of domestic manufacturing to support both domestic targets and exports. Grid modernisation, land availability, and transmission delay challenges were also noted. The central government has increased the renewable energy budget for 2025–26 by 53 per cent to Rs 265.49 billion, with a major share allocated to wind energy. India currently produces wind turbines ranging from 225 kW to 5.2 MW, with 33 models manufactured by 14 companies, catering to both domestic demand and global competitiveness.
To unlock India’s wind potential, the MNRE identified five priorities: expanding development into new states like Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha; launching the offshore wind sector with 4 GW of leasing areas identified in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu; developing storage-linked business models for RTC and firm green power; adopting AI-based forecasting for grid integration; and boosting local manufacturing across the wind value chain. Furthermore, reports on the Wind Energy Roadmap and Manufacturing Roadmap were released as guiding frameworks.
