Last Updated on December 26, 2025 by Author
Q1. India’s wind energy sector is witnessing renewed momentum under the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy and the 2030 renewable energy roadmap. How is IWTMA enabling greater industry coordination and policy alignment among manufacturers, developers, and utilities to accelerate project deployment?
India’s wind sector is entering a new phase of growth, and this momentum can be sustained only when all stakeholders move in the same direction. At IWTMA, we work closely with OEMs, component manufacturers across value chain, state utilities, developers, system operators policymakers to ensure that the policy ecosystem supports faster project execution. A large part of our work involves aligning state and central-level policies with ground realities, whether it is the bidding process and capacity planning, hybridization norms, land allocation processes, or grid evacuation planning. We regularly engage with MNRE, CEA, CERC and state government to provide industry feedback and address bottlenecks.
Q2. Innovation in technology and manufacturing is key to maintaining India’s global competitiveness in wind energy. What specific initiatives is IWTMA undertaking to promote R&D, component standardization, and the adoption of advanced turbine technologies across its member companies?
India’s wind manufacturing ecosystem has matured significantly, but continued innovation is essential to stay globally competitive. IWTMA supports collaborative research agreements (e.g., MoU with CEEW) for joint studies on large-scale wind deployment and strategies for grid integration, positioning India as a global export hub for wind equipment. Within IWTMA, we work with NIWE and BIS, and global certification bodies to streamline testing protocols, harmonize component standards, and bring greater uniformity to the supply chain. Through NIWE, newer IS standards, including IS 61400-28 (specific to repowering), are expected to be deployed to ensure safety standards in wind projects.
Members are also investing more deeply in indigenous R&D, especially in areas such as blade composites, drivetrain optimization, and digitalized turbine controls. These efforts, combined with a clear push toward precision manufacturing, are positioning India to serve both domestic requirements and emerging export demand.
Q3. Collaboration between the wind sector and adjacent industries, such as energy storage, digital solutions, and grid management, is increasingly shaping the future of renewables. How is IWTMA encouraging such cross-sector partnerships to create a more integrated and resilient ecosystem?
IWTMA (Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association) recognizes the critical importance of collaboration between the wind, solar and energy storage sectors—to build a more resilient and consumer-friendly renewable energy ecosystem. Our mission is rooted in the quest to deliver the RE with Lowest Cost of Energy (LCoE) to consumers and no sacrifices on reliability or stability.
A diversified RE mix reduces the intermittency and avoids over-reliance on any one source, while BESS enables storage of excess generation (especially wind’s night-time power) for use during periods of peak demand or low renewable supply
This approach leverages wind’s complementary generation pattern to solar, creating a smoother daily supply curve, and thus lowers the need for costly grid reserves, backup fossil plants, and expensive system balancing interventions
We are actively engaging with Solar and Energy storage institutions to develop a robust ecosystem while we move towards the target of 500 GW by 2030 for the nation in an Atmanirbhar manner.
Q4. As India expands its wind capacity, what do you see as the primary challenges in scaling domestic manufacturing, particularly in terms of supply chain readiness, logistics, and skilled manpower, and how is IWTMA addressing these?
India’s manufacturing base is strong, but scaling it further requires targeted interventions. The availability and pricing of critical raw materials, steel, resin, and composite inputs—remain major challenges. We have already engaged with MNRE, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Ministry of steel to address duty correction, supply assurance, and cost competitiveness so that Indian manufacturers can operate on par with global hubs.
Equally important is strengthening logistics and port infrastructure, particularly as turbine sizes continue to grow. IWTMA has been advocating for specialized handling facilities and corridor planning to support the movement of large components. On the workforce side, we are working with skill development institutions and OEMs to expand training programs that prepare technicians and engineers for the next generation of turbine technologies.
Q5. With offshore wind emerging as a major opportunity area, how is IWTMA preparing the industry to embrace this frontier through knowledge exchange, pilot projects, and international collaborations?
Offshore wind offers substantial long-term potential, and preparation is underway across multiple fronts. IWTMA has been facilitating knowledge exchange with international markets that have built mature offshore ecosystems, helping Indian companies understand technology requirements, supply chain needs, and infrastructural prerequisites. Recently we entered into an MoU with the German Offshore Wind Foundation (SoF) for knowledge exchange on offshore wind technology in presence of Hon’ble Union Minister -Sh. Pralhad Joshi and German Parliamentary State Secretary for Economic Development – Mr Johann Saathoff. We are expecting that there would be some pilot projects supported by the Govt along the Gujarat and Tamil Nadu coasts and further there may be new tenders for the offshore projects in near future.
Q6. Looking ahead to 2030, what is IWTMA’s strategic vision for fostering innovation, sustainability, and export readiness within India’s wind manufacturing landscape, and how do you envision its role evolving in the country’s clean energy transition?
India is well-positioned to become a strong global export hub while scaling domestic wind capacity toward the 100 GW mark. The sector’s manufacturing strength, supported by a clear focus on self-reliance and government backing, provides a strong foundation for this growth. By backing deeper indigenization and ‘Make in India’ mandates, IWTMA supports a vision of 85%+ local content by 2030 —reducing import reliance and boosting local supply chains while supporting green jobs and rural development. As the industry expands, IWTMA will continue to play a central role in bringing stakeholders together, resolving key challenges, and enabling greater industry collaboration. Our vision is to support a competitive, innovation-driven, and sustainable wind ecosystem that contributes meaningfully to India’s long-term clean energy transition.