India’s wind energy sector is set to take centre stage at Windergy India 2026, with the 8th edition focusing on the evolving role of wind power in strengthening the country’s energy security, manufacturing capabilities and export potential.
Anchored by the theme “Wind – Powering India’s Energy Resilience,” the event comes as India’s wind industry records its highest-ever annual capacity addition and prepares for a significant expansion through 2030.
Shri Rajesh Kulhari, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), said India’s energy transition is moving beyond capacity addition towards building a complete industrial ecosystem that supports skilled employment, manufacturing exports and energy security while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
India added a record 6.05 GW of wind power capacity during FY2025–26, the highest annual addition recorded by the sector. This took the country’s cumulative installed wind capacity to 58.52 GW as of August 31, 2026.
The industry is targeting 100 GW of installed wind capacity by 2030. Achieving this target would require annual installations of around 10 GW, supported by a project pipeline of approximately 43 GW currently under construction.
According to Aditya Pyasi, CEO, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), the next phase of growth will require a resilient and globally competitive domestic manufacturing ecosystem.
He highlighted the need to accelerate indigenisation of critical components as the industry moves towards higher-rated turbines. This would require coordinated efforts among OEMs, component manufacturers, technology providers and the government to strengthen supply chains and domestic manufacturing capabilities.
India’s wind turbine manufacturing capacity has increased significantly over the past decade, reaching approximately 24 GW annually, compared with 10 GW in 2014.
Domestic value addition in wind equipment is estimated at 70–80%, reflecting the growing depth of India’s manufacturing ecosystem. The sector is also expanding its international footprint, with wind equipment exports crossing ₹12,000 crore in FY2025–26, representing an increase of nearly 50% year-on-year.
MNRE has also introduced WT-MARUT, described as India’s first wind supply-chain portal. The platform has been developed in collaboration with IWTMA to strengthen visibility and coordination across the domestic wind manufacturing supply chain.
Dr. Saravanan Manickam, Vice Chairman-cum-Secretary, IWTMA, said strengthening manufacturing depth and supply-chain resilience would be critical to achieving the 100 GW target. He highlighted high-value components such as gearboxes, specialised bearings and advanced materials as areas requiring further domestic capability.
India’s offshore wind sector is also beginning to move towards commercial-scale development with the government’s 1 GW viability gap funding (VGF)-backed offshore wind pilot.
The initiative comprises 500 MW projects each off the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu and represents a significant step in establishing India’s offshore wind industry.
The programme is supported by a ₹7,453 crore VGF outlay, including ₹600 crore earmarked for upgrading port infrastructure required to support offshore wind development.
Dinesh Jagdale, Hon. Secretary, IWTMA and President – Corporate Affairs & Retail Business at Suzlon Energy Ltd, said India’s wind sector has progressed from an emerging industry to an ecosystem with more than 58 GW of installed capacity and a domestic manufacturing base capable of exporting turbines.
He pointed to the industry’s longer-term targets of 100 GW by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035, emphasising collaboration among manufacturers, developers, policymakers and technology providers to achieve these goals.
As India prepares to add more than 40 GW of wind capacity over the next five years, workforce development is also emerging as an important priority for the sector.
Windergy India 2026 will feature a dedicated Academia Session aimed at connecting engineering students with industry professionals and addressing the sector’s future skills requirements.
The session will bring together students and representatives from companies including Nordex, Suzlon and ZF, among others, to strengthen industry-academia engagement and develop a skilled workforce for the expanding wind energy sector.
With rising domestic installations, growing manufacturing capacity, increasing exports and the emergence of offshore wind, Windergy India 2026 is positioned as a platform for stakeholders across the wind ecosystem to discuss the next phase of India’s wind energy development.
