India Set to Become the Third Largest Wind Energy Producer, Says Government Official

Key Takeaways

India is on track to become the third-largest wind energy producer, surpassing Germany by 2030 with a target of 107 GW capacity.
The country’s wind turbine manufacturing capacity has significantly increased, enhancing its domestic and export capabilities.
Windergy India 2026 is set for October 2026, promising to attract over 20,000 attendees and highlight India’s growth in the wind energy sector.

India’s Wind Energy Future

India is poised to soon overtake Germany in wind energy production, aiming for an installed capacity of 107 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. Rajesh Kulhari, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, announced this during the preview of Windenergy India 2026. He emphasized that India’s energy transition extends beyond simply increasing megawatt capacity; it also involves developing a robust industrial ecosystem that promises skilled job creation, enhances exports in wind manufacturing, ensures energy security, and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

Currently, India’s installed wind capacity stands at 58 GW, surpassing Brazil this year and placing it on track to exceed Germany’s 77 GW. China leads globally with approximately 700 GW, followed by the US with more than 160 GW, placing Germany in third and India in fourth position.

Dinesh Jagdale, Secretary of the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and President of Corporate Affairs at Suzlon Energy, outlined clear objectives for India’s wind energy sector: achieving 100 GW by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035. He highlighted the importance of collaboration among manufacturers, developers, policymakers, and innovators to reach these goals.

Since 2014, India’s domestic turbine manufacturing capacity has escalated from 10 GW to 24 GW annually, with 70-80% value addition generated domestically. Wind equipment exports have grown nearly 50%, exceeding Rs 12,000 crore in FY2025-26. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has also launched WT-MARUT, a supply-chain portal that underscores India’s ambition as a rapid-deployment market and global wind export hub.

Suman Nag from Envision Energy highlighted the sector’s evolution, noting that the growing scale of manufacturing and exports strengthens India’s position as a key player in the global wind market.

Scheduled from October 7-9, 2026, Windergy India 2026 will serve as a significant platform for the wind energy sector, expecting over 20,000 attendees and featuring more than 350 exhibitors from over 30 countries. Organized by IWTMA and PDA Ventures with support from the Ministry of Power and MNRE, the event will include notable partners like Suzlon, Envision, and Senvion, as well as country pavilions from Germany, Denmark, and Spain.

With these advancements, India is not only on a trajectory to become a leader in wind energy production but also positioning itself as a critical player in the global energy export framework.

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