India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, is making a substantial transition to renewable energy, with wind power emerging as a key element. India is currently the fourth-largest wind energy market in the world, with wind energy accounting up 11% of the installed power capacity as the country works to lessen its dependency on fossil fuels and improve energy security. The wind energy industry is well-positioned for future expansion and is essential to forming the country’s sustainable energy future thanks to favourable government regulations, rising private sector investment, and an abundance of wind potential.
Wind energy accounted for 50 GW (10.5%) of India’s installed power generation capacity of 475.9 GW as of March 2025. Wind power is the second-largest renewable energy source after solar power, accounting for 29% of India’s total renewable energy capacity. In India, wind power generation has grown steadily, reaching 83.3 billion units in 2024–2025 thanks to supporting regulations and expanded capacity. Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka collectively generate a significant amount of the country’s wind energy. Wind energy is still essential to diversifying India’s economy, with most of its yearly production occurring between May and September.
India’s wind energy industry has changed over the past ten years from a specialized green project to a key component of the country’s renewable energy goals. India can now produce wind turbines and their components domestically, which lowers dependency on imports and increases cost competitiveness. Government initiatives such as 100% FDI through the automatic approach, ISTS charge waivers, and long-term Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) have created investment-friendly conditions.
Key players in the sector such as Suzlon, Siemens Gamesa, and Vestas have established strong manufacturing and operational presences, which are supported by recent alliances like Tata Power-Tata Motors and Amazon’s wind projects. Organizations like IREDA and the National Institute of Wind Energy provide institutional support, incentives, and dedicated regulatory frameworks that further strengthen the ecosystem.
The renewable energy sector in India aims to generate 500 GW of non-fossil fuels by 2030. Onshore and offshore projects may have to work together to accomplish this aim. In India, 21 of the 28 states intend to install more than 100 GW of wind by 2030. Even states with little or no wind potential, such as Odisha, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Bihar, are planning to include wind in their energy supply mix.