**Executive Summary**
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi addressed the Wind Independent Power Producers Association (WIPPA), highlighting a record 6.1 GW wind capacity addition in 2025–26. The government reaffirmed its commitment to reaching 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036 to support India’s 2070 net-zero target. Key focus areas include policy reforms, domestic manufacturing expansion, and the resolution of industry challenges such as transmission delays and financing.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Growth and Capacity Targets**
* **Record Achievement:** India added a historic 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025–26, bringing total installed capacity to over 56.1 GW.
* **Global Standing:** India ranks fourth globally in wind energy, with an additional 28 GW currently under implementation.
* **Future Projections:** The country aims for 100 GW by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, utilizing a total estimated potential of 1164 GW at 150 metres hub height.
* **Grid Stability:** Wind energy provides 45% of its generation during peak demand hours (evening and night), serving as a vital complement to solar energy.
**Policy and Regulatory Measures**
* **Demand Drivers:** Introduction of a dedicated wind component under Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO).
* **Market Transparency:** Implementation of transparent bidding guidelines and the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
* **Operational Reforms:** Enforcement of Late Payment Surcharge rules and Green Energy Open Access rules to facilitate direct power procurement by industries.
* **Modernization:** Promotion of "repowering" for old wind turbines and the expansion of the Green Energy Corridor for better transmission.
**Manufacturing and Financial Ecosystem**
* **Domestic Capability:** Annual manufacturing capacity exceeds 24 GW, with 70–80% indigenization across blades, towers, and gearboxes.
* **Innovative Financing:** Implementation of blended finance, credit enhancement frameworks, and a 500 MW pilot project under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) model to ensure revenue certainty.
* **Global Ambitions:** Strategy to position India as a trusted global manufacturing and supply partner to diversify international supply chains.
**Impact Analysis**
**Wind Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Investors**
**Impact**
Benefit from increased revenue certainty through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) model and streamlined payment via Late Payment Surcharge rules.
**Action Required**
Participate in upcoming wind tenders and align project development with the 156 GW target by 2036.
**Domestic Manufacturers**
**Impact**
Strengthened market position due to the ALMM requirements and the government's push for India to become a global manufacturing hub.
**Action Required**
Maintain high indigenization levels (70–80%) and scale production to meet the 24 GW annual capacity potential.
**Industrial Consumers**
**Impact**
Improved access to clean energy through Green Energy Open Access rules, allowing for direct procurement from renewable sources.
**Action Required**
Evaluate direct procurement options and integrated hybrid systems (wind-solar-storage) to stabilize energy costs and meet sustainability goals.
**Government and Regulatory Bodies**
**Impact**
Responsible for addressing technical and financial bottlenecks such as DSM penalties, curtailment, and transmission delays.
**Action Required**
Finalize practical solutions for Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) issues and accelerate the expansion of the Green Energy Corridor infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: The primary government ministry responsible for policy reforms, industry support, and overseeing India's transition to wind and renewable energy.
Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO): A policy intervention requiring a dedicated wind component to ensure sustained demand for wind energy power generation.
Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM): A regulatory framework implemented to strengthen investor confidence and promote domestic manufacturing by certifying approved equipment and producers.
Green Energy Corridor: An infrastructure initiative focused on expanding transmission systems to facilitate the evacuation and integration of large-scale renewable power.
Contracts for Difference (CfD): A revenue-certainty model introduced as a pilot to provide market stability and long-term financing for renewable energy producers.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
India Records Historic Growth in Wind Energy
with 6.1 GW Addition in 2025–26: New &
Renewable Energy Minister
Government Committed to Enabling 100 GW Wind Capacity
by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036: Shri Pralhad Joshi
Policy Reforms and Industry Support to Strengthen India’s
Position as Global Wind Manufacturing Hub: Shri Joshi
Posted On: 22 APR 2026 6:46PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri
Pralhad Joshi, addressed the Foundation Day of the Wind Independent Power Producers Association
(WIPPA) today, highlighting India’s remarkable progress in the wind energy sector and reaffirming the
Government’s commitment to accelerating the country’s clean energy transition.
Shri Joshi stated that India has recorded its best-ever year in wind energy capacity addition, with a historic
6.1 GW added during 2025–26. India currently ranks fourth globally in wind energy, with over 56.1 GW
installed capacity and an additional 28 GW under implementation.
Emphasising the vast untapped potential of the sector, the Minister highlighted that India’s wind energy
potential at 150 metres hub height is estimated at nearly 1164 GW. He expressed confidence that with
sustained efforts, the country will achieve 100 GW wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036,
contributing significantly to the net-zero target by 2070.
The Minister underlined that wind energy plays a critical role in stabilising India’s energy system,
particularly due to its peak generation during evening and night hours, which aligns with high demand
periods. He noted that nearly 45% of wind power generation occurs during peak demand hours, making it
a vital complement to solar energy.
Highlighting policy interventions, Shri Joshi stated that the Government has introduced a dedicated wind
component under Renewable Purchase Obligations to ensure sustained demand. Measures such as
enforcement of Late Payment Surcharge rules, transparent bidding guidelines, and the implementation of
the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) are strengthening investor confidence and
promoting domestic manufacturing.
He further noted that India has developed a robust domestic manufacturing ecosystem with an annual
capacity exceeding 24 GW and indigenisation levels of 70–80%. The country also has strong supply chain
capabilities across blades, towers, gearboxes, and other critical components.Addressing industry concerns, the Minister informed that the Government is actively examining the
release of additional wind tenders while also promoting hybrid and round-the-clock (RTC) projects for
enhanced grid efficiency. Issues related to Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) penalties, curtailment,
and transmission delays are under active consideration, with efforts underway to arrive at balanced and
practical solutions.
The Minister also highlighted initiatives such as Green Energy Open Access rules to facilitate direct
procurement of renewable power by industries, repowering of old wind turbines, and expansion of
transmission infrastructure under the Green Energy Corridor.
He noted that the Government is working to mobilise long-term, low-cost financing through innovative
mechanisms such as blended finance and credit enhancement frameworks. The recently launched 500 MW
pilot under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) model is expected to provide revenue certainty and improve
market stability.
Shri Joshi emphasised that the evolving global landscape presents a strategic opportunity for India to
emerge as a trusted global manufacturing and supply partner in the wind energy sector, particularly as
countries seek to diversify supply chains.
Congratulating WIPPA for its role as a credible voice of the wind energy industry, the Minister noted that
the association has played a key role in shaping policy dialogue, addressing sectoral challenges, and
supporting India’s renewable energy ambitions.
Concluding his address, the Minister reiterated that achieving the ambitious target of 156 GW over the
next decade is well within reach, supported by clear policy direction, strong institutional backing, and
industry participation. He called for greater focus on integrated hybrid systems combining wind, solar, and
storage to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy future.
Present at the event was Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Shri Santosh Sarangi and
others.
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Nihi Sharma
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