India Aims for 156 GW Wind Energy Capacity by 2036
India eyes 156 GW wind capacity by 2036: Pralhad Joshi
The Economic Times
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India's government plans to achieve 100 GW of wind energy capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, according to Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi. The country added a record 6.1 GW in FY26, bringing total installed capacity to over 56.1 GW.
- 01India aims for 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030.
- 02The target for 156 GW is set for 2036.
- 03A record 6.1 GW of wind capacity was added in FY26.
- 04Total installed wind capacity now exceeds 56.1 GW.
- 05India needs to add nearly 10 GW annually to meet climate goals.
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India's Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi announced ambitious targets for wind energy, aiming for 100 GW of capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036. At a wind energy conference, Joshi highlighted the country's record addition of 6.1 GW in the fiscal year 2026, raising the total installed capacity to over 56.1 GW. With an additional 28 GW currently under implementation, India is focusing on wind power as a crucial element of its clean energy transition. To fulfill its climate commitments, the nation must add nearly 10 GW of wind capacity each year over the next decade.
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The expansion of wind energy capacity will contribute to cleaner air and reduced reliance on fossil fuels, benefiting the environment and public health.
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