Wind capacity addition hits record 6.1 GW in FY26
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India added a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025–26. Installed wind capacity is over 56.1 GW (fourth globally), with 28 GW under implementation. The government targets 100 GW by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036. Potential at 150 m hub height is about 1,164 GW.
- FY26 addition
- Record 6.1 GW
- Installed
- Over 56.1 GW; 4th globally
- Pipeline
- About 28 GW under implementation
- Targets
- 100 GW by 2030; 156 GW by 2036
- Potential
- ~1,164 GW at 150 m hub height
- Manufacturing
- Annual capacity >24 GW; 70–80% indigenisation
India’s record wind capacity addition in FY 2025-26: what happened?
Solar shines by day; wind often blows harder in the evening when demand peaks. That is why a strong wind year helps balance the grid as India adds more renewables.
- About 45% of wind generation occurs in peak demand hours.
- Policy tools: wind component in RPOs, Late Payment Surcharge rules, transparent bidding, ALMM.
- Green Energy Open Access, repowering old turbines, Green Energy Corridor transmission.
- 500 MW Contracts for Difference (CfD) pilot for revenue certainty.
- Hybrid and round-the-clock projects being promoted.
Why evening wind matters?
- Wind often generates when solar falls and evening demand rises, so it complements solar in the mix.
Why does India’s record wind capacity addition in FY 2025-26 matter?
| Angle | What to note |
|---|---|
| Energy transition | Large annual addition toward 2030/2036 targets. |
| Industry | Domestic manufacturing above 24 GW a year. |
| Grid | Peak-hour support beside solar. |
What are the challenges in India’s record wind capacity addition in FY 2025-26?
- DSM penalties, curtailment and transmission delays still worry developers.
- More tenders and hybrid/RTC design needed for steady offtake.
What should be done next on India’s record wind capacity addition in FY 2025-26?
- Release additional wind tenders.
- Scale hybrid systems with storage.
What can Prelims ask on India’s record wind capacity addition in FY 2025-26?
- FY26 wind addition 6.1 GW (record); installed >56.1 GW.
- Targets: 100 GW (2030), 156 GW (2036).
- Potential ~1,164 GW at 150 m.
- ALMM and RPO wind component in policy mix.
How to write about India’s record wind capacity addition in FY 2025-26 in Mains
Practice question (10 marks, 150 words): Wind power’s value for India lies as much in when it generates as in how much. Discuss with recent capacity data.
- Intro: 6.1 GW record.
- Peak-hour share.
- Targets and manufacturing.
- Bottlenecks.
- Conclusion.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-04-22): india added a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025-26; the government targets 100 GW wind by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036.
- Wind balances solar for round-the-clock power.
Quotable data pointIndia added a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025-26.
PIB: MNRE: wind record, 22 Apr 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: wind potential States.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
India's wind capacity addition in 2025–26 was about
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB (MNRE), 22 April 2026.
The government's stated wind capacity target for 2030 is
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB (MNRE), 22 April 2026.
Questions students ask about this
How much wind capacity did India add in 2025–26?
A record 6.1 GW.
What are the 2030 and 2036 wind targets?
100 GW by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036.
Where does India rank globally in installed wind capacity?
Fourth, with over 56.1 GW installed.
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Official source: PIB: MNRE: wind record, 22 Apr 2026
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