India’s Wind Power Capacity May Reach 14 GW a Year by 2030
India had 171.05 GW of installed solar capacity as of September 30, compared with 59.20 GW of wind capacity, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The difference highlights the distinct operating patterns of the two sources. Solar output falls towards evening and stops after sunset, while wind turbines can generate power at night when wind speeds are adequate.
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air found that daily peak electricity demand occurred during solar-generation hours on 62 of the 92 days between July and September 2026. However, supply must still be managed when renewable generation is high. Grid operators can reduce output because of transmission or operational constraints, a process known as curtailment.
India curtailed approximately 1.835 bn units of renewable electricity during July and August, including 1.462 bn units of solar power and 373 mn units of wind power, according to the research group. Wind and solar projects can complement each other across the day, while batteries can store electricity when generation is available and release it when supply falls or demand rises.
The Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued tenders for wind-solar hybrid projects and firm, dispatchable renewable energy, including a 1,000 MW round-the-clock power tender in March 2026. India added 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY2025-26, and the government is targeting 100 GW of total installed wind capacity by 2030. Cabinet approval for Phase III of the Green Energy Corridor includes transmission infrastructure for up to 135 GW of renewable capacity and 50 gigawatt-hours of battery storage, with an estimated outlay of Rs. 1.86 tn. Suzlon is also expanding towards integrated wind, solar and battery solutions.