India's wind energy capacity set to reach 107 GW by 2030, says Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)

India’s wind energy capacity is projected to more than double from the current 51 GW to 107 GW by 2030, surpassing the government’s target of 100 GW, according to a Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) report ‘Wind at the Core: Driving India's Green Ambitions and International Influence’. The report highlights that this growth aligns with state-level Resource Adequacy Plans and is critical for India’s least-cost energy transition pathway. While agencies like NREL, IEA, WRI, and Lawrence Berkeley suggest even higher potential of 121-164 GW by 2030, the report stresses the need to address grid concerns, strengthen Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) compliance, and align bidding processes with state demand. Currently, about 30 GW of projects are under development, with 6-7 GW expected to be added this year.
India has emerged as the world’s third-largest wind manufacturing hub with capacity rising from 12 GW in 2022 to 20 GW in 2024, enabling it to meet 10% of global demand. The sector also presents a significant employment and export opportunity, with potential to create up to 1.54 lakh jobs annually if installations scale to 15 GW per year. In 2023, India exported 3 GW worth of wind energy equipment, though China continues to dominate with 60% of the global export market. With an untapped wind potential of 1,164 GW, only 4.5% utilised so far, experts project India’s wind capacity could reach 452 GW by 2050, contributing nearly a quarter of its renewable mix, bolstering clean energy infrastructure, manufacturing expansion, and economic growth.

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