India’s Wind Energy Capacity to Reach 107 GW by 2030: GWEC
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India’s Wind Energy Capacity to Reach 107 GW by 2030: GWEC

India’s wind energy capacity is projected to rise to 107 GW by 2030, exceeding the government’s 100 GW target, according to a report released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

The report, Wind at the Core: Driving India’s Green Ambitions and International Influence, was launched in the presence of New & Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi. It projects that India’s current installed wind capacity of 51 GW could more than double by 2030, aligned with state-level Resource Adequacy Plans (RAP). Independent studies by NREL, IEA, WRI and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory suggest even higher potential of 121–164 GW.

The report emphasises that strengthening Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) compliance, improving grid integration, and aligning bidding processes with state requirements could accelerate installations.

Sarangi noted that about 30 GW of wind projects are currently under implementation and expected to become operational in the next two years. He added that India could add six to seven GW of new capacity this year.

Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said, “We are committed to installing 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, including 100 GW wind. With wind expected to contribute nearly a quarter of the renewable mix, India is not only building clean energy infrastructure, but we are also building the future.”

Industry leaders highlighted the economic and industrial benefits of scaling wind power. Girish Tanti, Chairman of GWEC India and IWTMA, said, “By 2030, renewables are expected to supply nearly half of global electricity, with wind contributing 20–25 per cent. India is poised to mirror this trajectory, doubling its wind capacity to 100 GW and scaling up to 452 GW by 2050.”

Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, added, “Scaling India’s wind capacity to over 100 GW by 2030 can unlock economic growth, manufacturing expansion, and wider energy access.”

India currently ranks as the world’s third-largest wind manufacturing hub, with annual capacity rising from 12 GW in 2022 to 20 GW in 2024. The country exported 3 GW of wind equipment last year against a global market size of 117 GW, projected to expand to 135 GW in 2025. According to the GWEC report, scaling annual installations to 8 GW could create 1,16,000 jobs, while 15 GW could generate 1,54,000 jobs.

With a total estimated wind potential of 1,164 GW—of which only 4.5 per cent has been tapped—India’s wind sector offers vast opportunities. The report suggests capacity could reach 452 GW by 2050 with accelerated adoption.

News source: Business Standard


India’s wind energy capacity is projected to rise to 107 GW by 2030, exceeding the government’s 100 GW target, according to a report released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).The report, Wind at the Core: Driving India’s Green Ambitions and International Influence, was launched in the presence of New & Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi. It projects that India’s current installed wind capacity of 51 GW could more than double by 2030, aligned with state-level Resource Adequacy Plans (RAP). Independent studies by NREL, IEA, WRI and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory suggest even higher potential of 121–164 GW.The report emphasises that strengthening Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) compliance, improving grid integration, and aligning bidding processes with state requirements could accelerate installations.Sarangi noted that about 30 GW of wind projects are currently under implementation and expected to become operational in the next two years. He added that India could add six to seven GW of new capacity this year.Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said, “We are committed to installing 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, including 100 GW wind. With wind expected to contribute nearly a quarter of the renewable mix, India is not only building clean energy infrastructure, but we are also building the future.”Industry leaders highlighted the economic and industrial benefits of scaling wind power. Girish Tanti, Chairman of GWEC India and IWTMA, said, “By 2030, renewables are expected to supply nearly half of global electricity, with wind contributing 20–25 per cent. India is poised to mirror this trajectory, doubling its wind capacity to 100 GW and scaling up to 452 GW by 2050.”Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, added, “Scaling India’s wind capacity to over 100 GW by 2030 can unlock economic growth, manufacturing expansion, and wider energy access.”India currently ranks as the world’s third-largest wind manufacturing hub, with annual capacity rising from 12 GW in 2022 to 20 GW in 2024. The country exported 3 GW of wind equipment last year against a global market size of 117 GW, projected to expand to 135 GW in 2025. According to the GWEC report, scaling annual installations to 8 GW could create 1,16,000 jobs, while 15 GW could generate 1,54,000 jobs.With a total estimated wind potential of 1,164 GW—of which only 4.5 per cent has been tapped—India’s wind sector offers vast opportunities. The report suggests capacity could reach 452 GW by 2050 with accelerated adoption.News source: Business Standard

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