The milestone reflects a 46% year-on-year growth, strengthening India’s position as a leading global wind energy market.

• It is a step towards achieving the national target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.

Status of Wind Energy

• Global Status: 4th in Wind Power capacity (IRENA RE Statistics 2025)
• Installed Capacity:  Increased from 21.04 GW (2014) to over 56 GW (2026)
• Role in Energy Mix: Second largest renewable source after solar in India.
• Leading States: Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra are key contributors to capacity addition.

Government Initiatives

• Centralized Data Collection and Coordination (CCDC) Wind Initiative: It aims to improve wind resource assessment through accurate data collection and research.
• National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy 2018: To provide a framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar photovoltaic hybrid systems for optimal and efficient utilization.
• Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects: In line with the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy, 2015.
• Other: Green Energy Open Access Rules (2022), Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation (RPO), concessional customs duty on wind turbine components, waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges until 2028, etc.