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Powerful winds in India The growth in renewable energy in India is proving to be one of the most effective solutions for reducing the need for fossil fuels, limiting coal imports and shrinking environmental pollution. Wind and solar energy are leading the way towards a green and clean electricity supply for the country. A rapidly growing Indian wind energy market Wind power generation capacity in India has grown to 37 gigawatts in 2020. The Government now has an ambitious plan to add 20-25 gigawatts of wind energy in the next three to four years. The goal is to increase India’s wind energy contribution to 20% in total of the electrical energy pie, and to reduce greenhouse gases.
With an annual production of 7 gigawatts of wind turbines for domestic use and exports, India contributes 10% of the global wind turbine production and has become an export hub for wind blades with large numbers being exported to Europe and the USA. This trend is expected to accelerate over the coming years.
The Indian wind energy market is on the upswing and becoming a major global force for harnessing renewable energy. It has attracted a significant amount of foreign investment over the years. Wind power is one of the key renewable energy sources for electricity generation in India and the country is now ranked as the fourth largest country globally for installed wind energy capacity after China, USA and Germany.
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