Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy stated on the occasion of Global Wind Day 2025 (15th June) India’s total renewable energy capacity grew 17.13 per cent year-on-year to 226.74 gigawatts.
- Of the total, solar power capacity expanded 31.49 percent.
About status of wind energy in India
- Global status: India has fourth largest wind power installed capacity and is third largest renewable energy producer in the world.
- Significant growth: From 21.04 GW in 2014 to 51.5 in May 2025.
- Role in Renewable Energy: Wind power is the second-largest contributor to India’s renewable energy mix following solar power.
- Highest potential states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh etc.
Government Initiatives to Wind Energy
- Centralized Data Collection and Coordination (CCDC) Wind Initiative: It aims to improve wind resource assessment helping identify the most promising locations for wind energy projects.
- National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, 2018: To provide a framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar photovoltaic hybrid systems for optimal and efficient utilization.
- Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects: In line with the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy, 2015.
- Other: Green Energy Open Access Rules (2022), Renewable Energy Purchase Obligation (RPO), etc.
Issues involved in wind power in India
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