Overview
- MNRE said two 500 MW offshore wind tenders are planned for February 2026 off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, with a possible single 1,000 MW alternative.
- Floating LIDAR trials showed capacity utilization of about 50% off Tamil Nadu and 37% off Gujarat, reinforcing offshore project viability.
- Union minister Pralhad Joshi urged the wind sector to raise domestic content from roughly 64–65% to 85% to strengthen value addition and exports.
- India’s installed wind capacity stands at 54 GW with another 30 GW in progress; around 3 GW has been added this year, potentially reaching 6 GW by March 2026.
- Tamil Nadu reported over ₹29,200 crore in wind and solar investments since 2021 and advanced storage and grid projects, as a new Indo‑German MoU targets offshore development and technology transfer.