Govt to host Global Wind Day 2026 Conference to accelerate India's wind energy growth
New Delhi, June 12
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Friday that it will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on June 15, 2026 in Goa under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration".
The conference will spotlight priorities for the next phase of India's wind sector, including resource adequacy, grid readiness, capacity addition, domestic manufacturing competitiveness, export opportunities, and advancements in forecasting and renewable energy firming.
Several industry reports and knowledge papers will be released at the event, including one that highlights India's potential to become a global hub for wind turbine manufacturing and exports.
The conference will host plenary sessions and panel discussions with government, regulators, developers, manufacturers, and experts to identify practical measures for accelerating deployment, improving execution, and strengthening domestic capabilities.
"As the sector enters its next growth phase, Global Wind Day 2026 will serve as a key milestone in shaping a roadmap for sustained expansion and clean energy ambitions," the statement noted.
India has become the world's fourth-largest wind power market. The country aims to generate 100 GW of wind energy by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035, as part of an overall goal of 500 GW non-fossil capacity and net-zero emissions by 2070.
"Wind energy lies at the heart of India's renewable strategy, and the record 6.1 GW addition in 2025-26 shows what strong policy and industry collaboration can achieve. The next phase demands acceleration," said Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs.
On Global Wind Day 2026, the focus must shift from ambition to execution, as India also positions itself to seize global export opportunities, the minister noted.
The Union minister had earlier this year made a strong pitch for global investors towards opportunities in India's clean and green energy sector at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great initiative! But I hope they also address the issue of decommissioning old turbines and repowering. Many wind farms from the early 2000s are underperforming now. Instead of just new installations, why not incentivize replacing older turbines with more efficient ones? That could boost capacity without using much new land.
As someone who works in renewable energy in the US, I'm impressed by India's targets. 100 GW by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035 is ambitious but doable with the right policies. The focus on domestic manufacturing and exports is smart—why import when you can build and sell globally? China dominates wind manufacturing, so India can be a strong alternative hub. Hope the conference also discusses grid storage solutions for wind intermittency.
I'm all for green energy, but what about local communities? In my village in Tamil Nadu, wind farms came up but local people didn't get any benefits—no jobs, no electricity priority. The conference should discuss ways to ensure that wind projects also benefit the host states and villages. Otherwise, it's just another corporate boondoggle. 🤷♀️
Wind energy is crucial, but let's be honest—execution has been slow. Many states still have transmission bottlenecks. The focus on 'grid readiness' in the conference is welcome. Also, why Goa? Maybe choose a state with more wind potential like Gujarat or Rajasthan for such events. Still, good to see the ministry pushing forward. #GoGreen
J James A Interesting timing— We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.