India is set to host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa on Monday with the theme “Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration.” The country aims to achieve 100 GW wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, leveraging its significant wind resource base. India currently holds the fourth position globally in installed wind power capacity, which has seen a substantial increase from 21.04 GW in March 2014 to 56.09 GW in March 2026, marking a 2.66-fold rise.
The upcoming conference will focus on various aspects crucial to India’s wind energy journey, including resource adequacy, grid readiness, capacity expansion, domestic manufacturing competitiveness, export opportunities, and advancements in forecasting and renewable energy firming. Additionally, a report titled “Elevating India’s Wind Turbine Exports for Global Markets” will be unveiled during the event.
Key stakeholders from organizations such as the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Grid India, state governments, and industry bodies will convene at the conference. India witnessed a record wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW in 2025-26, surpassing the previous year’s 4.15 GW addition.
The wind energy sector in India continues to expand steadily, supported by increasing installed capacity and abundant wind resources in key states. The country’s wind power potential is estimated at 695.5 GW at 120 meters and 1,163.9 GW at 150 meters above ground level, with significant potential concentrated in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana.
India has made significant progress in wind energy development, with over 900 wind-monitoring stations installed nationwide to identify high-potential sites. The country’s wind turbine manufacturing capacity has also seen growth, reaching about 24 GW as of March 2026, with a substantial level of indigenization in key components. Wind energy is increasingly becoming an integral part of India’s power system, with plans for further expansion through technological advancements and diversified deployment.
