Overview
- Union minister Pralhad Joshi said India expects 6 GW of new wind capacity in FY2025–26, which would be the highest annual addition to date after roughly 3 GW so far this year.
- A viability gap funding scheme has been launched for 1 GW of offshore wind in the first phase, split as 500 MW each off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
- The Centre plans to float offshore tenders in February 2026 for two 500 MW projects, with a possibility of issuing a single 1,000 MW tender located off either state.
- India reports about 54 GW of installed wind capacity with roughly 30 GW under implementation as it pursues a 2030 renewable goal that assigns at least 100 GW to wind.
- Industry was urged to lift local content in wind equipment to 85% from roughly mid‑60s levels, while Tamil Nadu detailed new storage, pumped‑storage and grid upgrades after attracting over ₹29,200 crore in wind and solar investment since 2021.