India Achieves Highest-Ever Annual Wind Energy Addition of 6.05 GW in 2025–26

India achieved its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY 2025-26 (April 2025 to March 2026), surpassing the 5.5 GW landmark set in FY 2016-17.

This also represents a nearly 46% increase over the capacity added in FY 2024–25, marking a decisive acceleration in India’s onshore wind deployment trajectory.

With this addition, India’s cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW. This milestone reflects renewed momentum in the sector driven by improved policy clarity, transmission readiness, competitive tariff discovery, and a strong project pipeline.

This milestone achievement is the result of sustained policy support, improved project execution, and greater pipeline maturity across key Indian wind energy states.

States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have been the primary contributors to capacity additions this year, underpinned by a growing pipeline of wind-solar hybrid projects and the progressive roll-out of green energy open access. 

India’s wind energy sector has grown steadily, making the country one of the leading wind energy markets globally, driven by a strong government focus.

The Indian government has taken several initiatives to promote the sector, including Concessional Custom Duty on certain components and raw materials used in the manufacturing of wind turbines.

Furthermore, there is a graded Waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges till June 2028, competitive bidding mechanisms, separate Wind Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) frameworks, and technical support from the National Institute of Wind Energy.

The record addition significantly strengthens India’s renewable energy portfolio and contributes towards achieving the national target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.

In the last financial year, India achieved a landmark in its energy transition by reaching 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil-fuel sources. 

India’s wind energy program was initiated in the early 1990s as part of the Government’s broader renewable energy strategy.

Over the past three decades, India has developed a strong wind energy ecosystem and a robust policy framework to promote grid-connected wind power projects.