Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: India’s wind energy sector has recorded significant growth, with installed capacity rising to 51.5 gigawatts (GW), up from 46.42 GW a year ago — a jump of over 10.5 per cent. The update was shared by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, on Sunday, coinciding with Global Wind Day.
In a message posted on X, Joshi emphasized that the steady rise in wind power capacity reflects India’s progress toward becoming self-reliant, powered by innovation, clean technologies, and sustainable development.
“On this Global Wind Day, let’s celebrate the power of wind driving India’s clean energy growth,” he wrote, underlining the broader push towards green energy solutions.
India’s renewable energy landscape has seen rapid advancement in recent years, with wind and solar power playing a central role in the transition. As per government data, total renewable energy capacity stood at 226.74 GW in May 2025 — a 17.13 per cent increase compared to 193.58 GW in May 2024.
Solar energy continues to be the leading contributor, with capacity reaching 110.83 GW, up from 84.28 GW last year — marking a year-on-year growth of over 31 per cent.
Joshi credited the sharp rise in solar power generation to major strides in domestic manufacturing. The country has scaled up to 25 GW of solar cell production and 2 GW of wafer production — a stark contrast to 2014, when such infrastructure was nearly absent.
“Clean energy is shaping India’s journey of progress and pride,” the minister stated, highlighting the shift from dependence on imports to a stronger local supply chain.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. This goal forms a key part of the national strategy to reduce carbon emissions and address the climate crisis.
With wind and solar capacity continuing to expand at record pace, India is positioning itself as a global leader in clean energy deployment, while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and energy independence.