India's annual wind power capacity addition is set to double from ~3.4 GW in FY 24-25 to ~7.1 GW in FY 26-27 (Crisil Report).
Wind Energy Status in India
- Total Installed Wind Capacity: It has more than doubled, in just over a decade, reaching 48.16 GW (January 2025). Currently, India ranks 4th worldwide in total installed wind capacity.
- Role in Renewable Energy: Wind power is the second-largest contributor to India’s renewable energy mix, following solar power, which leads with more than 100 GW.
- High Potential of Wind Power: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh etc.
Initiatives Undertaken to Promote Wind Energy
- National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy (2018): Promotes hybrid projects combining wind and solar to optimize land use and grid stability.
- Offshore Wind Energy Policy (2015): Encourages offshore wind development, with identified potential along the Gujarat and Tamil Nadu coasts.
- Green Energy Open Access Rules (2022): Facilitates easier access to renewable power for consumers, boosting wind energy adoption.
- Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation (RPO): Mandates power distribution companies to source a portion of electricity from wind and other renewables.
