India Achieves Record Wind Energy Addition in 2025-26
Recently, India achieved its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26, marking a significant boost to its renewable energy transition.
What Happened?
- Record annual addition, surpassing the previous high of 5.5 GW in 2016-17.
- Represents a 46% increase over FY 2024-25.
- Total installed wind capacity crossed 56 GW milestone.
Key Drivers of Growth
- Improved policy clarity and regulatory support.
- Enhanced transmission infrastructure readiness.
- Competitive tariff discovery through bidding mechanisms.
- Strong pipeline of wind and hybrid energy projects.
Leading States
- Major contributors to wind capacity addition:
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Growth supported by:
- Expansion of wind-solar hybrid projects.
- Implementation of green energy open access.
Significance
- Strengthens India’s position ....
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