Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy reviews wind energy roadmap, discusses 100 GW target by 2030: Chairperson Shrirang Barne
New Delhi, July 1
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy, Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne, on Wednesday said the committee reviewed the country's wind energy expansion plans and was briefed on the government's target of generating 100 gigawatts of electricity from wind energy by 2030.
Speaking to ANI after the committee meeting, Barne said detailed presentations were made on the progress achieved in both the solar and wind energy sectors and on policy measures aimed at increasing renewable energy generation.
"The Standing Committee on Energy met today. The committee gathered information regarding wind energy. Information was shared with the committee regarding the goal of generating 100 gigawatts of electricity from wind energy by 2030," Barne said.
"Details on the progress made in the solar and wind energy sectors were presented to the committee. Information regarding the Government of India's policies for generating energy, specifically solar and wind power, in states where wind energy production is high will also be placed before the committee," he added.
Earlier, Barne said the committee reviewed strategies to expand renewable energy capacity in order to meet rising electricity demand, particularly during periods of extreme summer heat.
"In every state of India, when the heat increases, the power demand also increases. The government has tried to increase the electricity supply through solar, wind and hydro power," he said.
He added that the committee also discussed the need to expand energy storage infrastructure as electricity consumption rises due to urbanisation and increased use of cooling appliances.
"The storage capacity will also increase, and I think this problem will not occur in the future," Barne said.
On the Delhi EV Policy 2026, Barne said the broader objective of the government is to curb pollution by promoting green energy and increasing public awareness.
"The government's objective is to maximise electricity generation by 2032 and curb pollution by prioritising green energy and raising public awareness; the government is making concerted efforts to reach every citizen. Delhi government has attempted to fulfil this objective," he said.
The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved the Delhi EV Policy 2026, which aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, expand charging infrastructure and gradually transition several vehicle categories to zero-emission mobility.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Wind energy is great, but what about the farmers whose land gets taken for these projects? In Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, I've heard stories of people losing their fields. Renewable energy should not come at the cost of local communities.
Finally, some sensible planning! Our power cuts during summers are unbearable. If wind and solar can help, I'm all for it. But please, no more delays in policy implementation. We need action, not just committee meetings.
Interesting to see India's aggressive renewable targets. As someone who lived in Rajasthan, I know the potential for wind is huge. But 100 GW by 2030 is a massive leap from current ~40 GW. Let's hope the infrastructure keeps up.
The Delhi EV policy mention seems random here, but I guess it's all connected. We need to think holistically—wind for the grid, EVs for transport, and storage for stability. Hope this committee coordinates with other ministries properly. 🤞
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