India’s installed wind power capacity has reached 57,443 MW, demonstrating the country’s ongoing progress in extending its renewable energy portfolio, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
As stated in a written response by Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, wind energy projects produced 106 billion units (BU) of electricity in FY 2025-26. He added that power generation from wind projects has shown consistent growth over the past three financial years.
According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Report 2026, India placed fourth internationally in cumulative wind energy installations as of December 31, 2025, emphasising the country’s expanding significance in the global clean energy transition.
According to the minister, the government has taken many steps to hasten the expansion of wind power and other green energy sources. Under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme, investments have been made in new transmission lines and substation capacity to ease the evacuation of renewable power from producing sites to the national grid.
To stimulate investments in clean energy, the government has also waived Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) tariffs for qualified solar and wind power projects and implemented a graded ISTS pricing system for projects commissioned beyond the specified dates. In addition, a comprehensive transmission plan up to 2030 has been designed to accommodate India’s fast rising renewable energy capacity.
The renewable energy sector is now welcoming domestic and international developers with 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) allowed under the automatic method, according to Naik’s statement to Parliament.
The trajectory of the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and the Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) up to 2029-30 has also been announced by the government. Selected purchases from distributed renewable energy sources are part of the RCO’s renewable energy consumption mandates, which are applicable to designated consumers under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. Non-compliance will attract sanctions.
Government officials have updated the standard bidding guidelines for grid-connected solar, wind, wind-solar hybrid, and Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) projects in an effort to fortify the industry. It has also launched a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects, implemented Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 to facilitate net metering up to 500 kW, and introduced the National Repowering and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects, 2023 to improve the productivity of ageing wind farms.
India’s developing wind power capacity and rising electricity generation indicate the country’s commitment to meeting its renewable energy and climate targets. Backed by supportive regulations, enhanced transmission infrastructure and investment-friendly reforms, the wind energy sector is likely to play an increasingly crucial part in India’s transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
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