Renewable boom! India hits all-time high in wind energy growth

The addition marks a nearly 46% increase over FY 2024–25, signalling a strong acceleration in the country’s onshore wind deployment.

With this, India’s cumulative installed wind capacity has crossed 56 GW, reinforcing its position among the world’s leading wind energy markets.

“This milestone reflects renewed momentum in the sector driven by improved policy clarity, transmission readiness, competitive tariff discovery, and a strong project pipeline,” the ministry said in a statement.

The growth has been supported by sustained policy measures, improved project execution, and a maturing pipeline across key wind-rich states.

States such as Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra led capacity additions during the year, aided by the expansion of wind-solar hybrid projects and the rollout of green energy open access.

According to the government, the wind sector has seen steady growth, backed by initiatives such as concessional customs duty on key components, a graded waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges until June 2028, competitive bidding frameworks, and technical support from the National Institute of Wind Energy.

The record addition strengthens India’s renewable energy portfolio and supports its target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.

India’s wind energy programme began in the early 1990s as part of a broader renewable strategy and has since evolved into a robust ecosystem with strong policy backing for grid-connected wind projects.