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India Adds Record 6.05 GW Wind Power in FY26, a 46% Annual Jump

India has achieved its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 gigawatts in the 2025-26 financial year. This marks a significant 46% increase compared to the capacity added in the previous fiscal year. The milestone pushes the country's total installed wind power capacity beyond 56 gigawatts, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio. The growth is attributed to sustained policy support, improved project execution, and major contributions from states like Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Key Points: India's Wind Energy Hits Record 6.05 GW Addition in FY26

  • Record 6.05 GW wind capacity added in FY26
  • 46% increase from previous fiscal year
  • Cumulative installed capacity crosses 56 GW
  • Key contributions from Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra
  • Supports 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030
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India adds highest-ever 6.05 GW wind energy in FY26, 46 pc jump from FY25

India achieves highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY26, a 46% increase, boosting total installed capacity past 56 GW.

"This milestone reflects renewed momentum in the sector driven by improved policy clarity, transmission readiness, competitive tariff discovery, and a strong project pipeline - Ministry of New and Renewable Energy"

New Delhi, April 6

The government on Monday said that the country has achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY26, crossing the landmark of 5.5 GW capacity addition in FY 2016-17.

This represents an increase of nearly 46 per cent over the capacity added in FY25, marking a decisive acceleration in India's onshore wind deployment trajectory.

"With this addition, India's cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW. This milestone reflects renewed momentum in the sector driven by improved policy clarity, transmission readiness, competitive tariff discovery, and a strong project pipeline," said the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in a statement.

India's wind energy sector has grown steadily. The government has taken several initiatives to promote the sector including Concessional Custom Duty on certain components and raw materials used in manufacturing of wind turbines, graded Waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges till June 2028, competitive bidding mechanisms, separate Wind Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) frameworks, technical support from National Institute of Wind Energy.

The record addition significantly strengthens India's renewable energy portfolio and contributes towards achieving the national target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.

India's wind energy programme was initiated in the early 1990s as part of the government's broader renewable energy strategy.

Over the past three decades, India has developed a strong wind energy ecosystem and a robust policy framework to promote grid-connected wind power projects, said the ministry.

This milestone achievement is the result of sustained policy support, improved project execution, and greater pipeline maturity across key wind states.

"States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have been the primary contributors to capacity addition during the year, underpinned by a growing pipeline of wind-solar hybrid projects and the progressive roll-out of green energy open access," the statement added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see record numbers, but I hope the benefits reach the local communities where these wind farms are set up. Job creation and skill development for people in those areas is just as important as the GW capacity.
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Rohit P
Crossing 56 GW cumulative is a proud moment. The waiver on ISTS charges till 2028 is a smart move by the government to encourage inter-state sale of renewable power. This will help balance the grid and reduce curtailment. On track for 500 GW!
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Sarah B
Impressive growth. As someone working in the energy sector, the mention of "competitive tariff discovery" is key. It keeps costs down for DISCOMs and ultimately for consumers. Hope the focus on wind-solar hybrids increases, it solves the intermittency issue.
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Vikram M
While the numbers are good, we must not forget the challenges. Land acquisition remains a big hurdle. Also, what about repowering old wind turbines? Many from the 90s and early 2000s are inefficient now. The policy should address lifecycle management too.
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Kavya N
This is the kind of development news I love to read! Clean energy, job creation, and reducing our import dependence on fossil fuels. A win on all fronts. Kudos to all the engineers, workers, and policymakers involved. 🙌

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