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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