India adds record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025–26; target 100 GW by 2030
New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on 22 April 2026 that India added a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025–26, ranks fourth globally with over 56.1 GW installed, and aims for 100 GW by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036.
Summary
India recorded its best-ever year of wind capacity addition with 6.1 GW added in 2025–26, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said at the Foundation Day of the Wind Independent Power Producers Association (WIPPA) on 22 April 2026. India ranks fourth globally in wind energy with over 56.1 GW installed and another 28 GW under implementation, and its wind potential at 150 metres hub height is estimated at nearly 1,164 GW. Joshi said India aims for 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, noted that nearly 45% of wind generation occurs during peak demand hours, and said domestic manufacturing capacity exceeds 24 GW a year with 70–80% indigenisation.
Key facts
- Addition 2025–26
- 6.1 GW (best-ever year)
- Installed / rank
- Over 56.1 GW; fourth in the world
- Under implementation
- 28 GW
- Potential
- ~1,164 GW at 150 m hub height
- Targets
- 100 GW by 2030; 156 GW by 2036
- Manufacturing
- >24 GW/year; 70–80% indigenisation
- Event
- WIPPA Foundation Day, 22 April 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the MNRE Minister (April 2026), India's wind energy capacity target for 2030 is:
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Correct answer: B — 100 GW
Pralhad Joshi said India will achieve 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036.
Consider the following statements about India's wind energy sector (April 2026): 1. India added a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025–26. 2. India's wind potential at 150 metres hub height is estimated at nearly 1,164 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both were stated by the minister at the WIPPA Foundation Day on 22 April 2026.