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India Targets 100 GW of Wind Capacity by 2030
India wants to have more than 100 gigawatts of wind power capacity by 2030.
The country had 59.20 gigawatts installed by September 30, 2026.
Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said India added more wind capacity in FY2026 than in any previous year.
He expects additions in FY2027 to be even higher.
Windergy India 2026 brought together companies and delegates from many countries in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu’s energy minister discussed the state’s role and its wind repowering policy.
Organisers also announced collaborations intended to support technology development.
Two reports about energy and the wind sector were released at the event.
Joshi said continued growth will require cooperation among government, businesses, researchers and international partners.
Pralhad Joshi said India is on track to exceed 100 GW of installed wind capacity by 2030.
Installed wind capacity reached 59.20 GW as of September 30, 2026.
India added a record 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY2026; Joshi expects FY2027 additions to surpass that figure.
Windergy India 2026 in Chennai brought together around 400 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and 500 delegates.
The event announced three industry collaborations and released reports on Tamil Nadu’s energy transition and contractual mechanisms for India’s wind sector.
- Who
- Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi; Tamil Nadu Energy Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar; and participants in Windergy India 2026.
- What
- Joshi said India is on track to exceed 100 GW of installed wind capacity by 2030, while the event featured industry collaborations and report releases.
- Where
- Chennai, India.
- When
- Windergy India 2026; installed capacity was reported as of September 30, 2026.
- Why
- To advance wind energy growth, technology exchange, collaboration and partnerships in support of India’s 2030 capacity ambition.
Growth outlook
Delivery requirements
India’s 2030 wind capacity ambition
Growth outlook
Joshi said the country is firmly on track to exceed 100 GW, citing record FY2026 installations, a project pipeline and a supportive policy framework.
Delivery requirements
The articles report the minister’s forecast and identify continued growth as dependent on collaboration among government, industry, academia, research institutions and international partners; they do not present a direct opposing forecast.
Key facts
- 2030 ambition
- More than 100 GW of installed wind capacity
- Installed capacity
- 59.20 GW as of September 30, 2026
- FY2026 additions
- Record 6.05 GW
- FY2027 outlook
- Joshi expects installations to surpass the FY2026 record
- Event
- Eighth edition of Windergy India, held in Chennai
- International participation
- Around 400 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and 500 delegates
- Country pavilions
- Denmark, Germany and Spain
- Reports released
- “Energy Transition in Tamil Nadu” and “Reimagining Contractual Mechanism for Indian Wind Sector”
Quotes
Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy
“India’s wind energy sector has demonstrated strong momentum, with the highest-ever annual installation of 6.05 GW achieved in FY2026. We are confident that annual wind energy installations will surpass this record in FY2027, marking another important milestone in India’s wind energy journey”
thehansindia.com
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