India's installed wind capacity stands at 59.20 GW as Windergy India 2026 opens in Chennai
8 October 2026
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 8th edition of Windergy India 2026 in Chennai on 8 October 2026; the event runs from 7 to 9 October.
India's installed wind capacity was 59.20 GW as on 30 September 2026.
FY2026 saw the highest-ever annual installation, 6.05 GW.
The national target is 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030.
About 400 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and 500 delegates took part, with pavilions from Denmark, Germany and Spain.
State governments were felicitated for land facilitation, timely clearances and Right-of-Way resolution.
In plain words
Repowering Repowering — Replacing old wind turbines with newer, higher-capacity ones at the same site.
Right-of-Way Right-of-Way — The legal permission to lay lines or roads across land owned by others.