{"id":71070,"date":"2026-04-08T20:51:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=71070"},"modified":"2026-04-08T20:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:24:55","slug":"india-wind-energy-addition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/08-04-2026\/india-wind-energy-addition","title":{"rendered":"India Achieves Highest-ever Annual Wind Energy Addition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Renewable Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has achieved the <strong>highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition<\/strong> of <strong>6.05 GW in 2025-26,<\/strong> taking cumulative installed capacity to over <strong>56 GW.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It represents <strong>an increase of nearly 46% <\/strong>over the capacity in<strong> FY 2024-25.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>States such as <strong>Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra<\/strong> have been the primary contributors to capacity addition during the year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This milestone reflects<strong> renewed momentum in the sector<\/strong> driven by improved policy clarity, transmission readiness, competitive tariff discovery, and a strong project pipeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Energy Share<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>As of 2025, <\/strong>the country\u2019s total installed electricity capacity has crossed <strong>500 GW, reaching 509.6 GW.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The total non-fossil power installed capacity<\/strong> has reached 262.74 GW in 2025 which is 51.5% of the total installed electricity capacity in the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The solar energy installed capacity has reached<strong> 132.85 GW in 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fossil-fuel-based sources:<\/strong> 244.80 GW, about<strong> 49 % of the total, <\/strong>making coal a source of up to almost half the energy needs. Also, coal contributes about<strong> 74% of total electricity production in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Globally, India stands<strong> 3rd in Solar Power<\/strong> installed capacity, <strong>4th in Wind Power<\/strong> capacity and <strong>4th in total Renewable Energy capacity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>India\u2019s Energy Targets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Emissions Intensity Reduction: <\/strong>India has committed to reducing the emissions intensity (CO\u2082 per unit of GDP) of its GDP by <strong>47%<\/strong> by 2035 from 2005 levels.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has already reduced its emissions intensity by about 36% between 2005 and 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expansion of Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity:<\/strong> India has committed to achieving<strong> 60%<\/strong> of its installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2035.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has already achieved more than <strong>50%<\/strong> non-fossil fuel capacity by 2026, ahead of its earlier target.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creation of Carbon Sink: <\/strong>India has committed to creating a carbon sink of <strong>3.5 to 4 billion tonnes<\/strong> of CO\u2082 equivalent through forest and tree cover by 2035.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges in Transition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited Share in Actual Generation: <\/strong>Despite rapid capacity addition, RE\u2019s share in electricity generation rose only from 19.6% (2013-14) to 22% (2024-25) due to structural issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermittency Challenge: <\/strong>Solar and wind are variable in nature, making round-the-clock supply difficult. Hence, coal remains essential for grid stability and meeting peak demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited energy storage:<\/strong> Large-scale energy storage (like battery systems) remains underdeveloped, restricting the grid\u2019s ability to use RE during peak demand or low generation periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import dependence:<\/strong> India relies heavily on imported critical minerals (like lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements) for batteries, solar, and wind technologies, exposing it to global supply risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial &amp; Policy Hurdles:<\/strong> High upfront costs for solar, wind, and storage systems.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are delays in policy implementation and regulatory approvals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Land &amp; Resource Constraints:<\/strong> Limited availability of land for large-scale solar\/wind projects.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental and social conflicts in land acquisition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technological &amp; Skill Gaps: <\/strong>Need for advanced technologies in storage, smart grids, and hybrid systems.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shortage of skilled workforce in RE installation and maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Solar Mission (NSM): <\/strong>It was launched in 2010, it has set ambitious targets for solar capacity installation, including grid-connected and off-grid solar power projects.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF): <\/strong>It was established to support research and innovation in clean energy technologies and projects that help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Wind Energy Mission:<\/strong> Focuses on the development and expansion of wind energy in India. The target for wind energy capacity is set at 140 GW by 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Concessional Custom Duty on certain components and raw materials<\/strong> used in manufacturing of wind turbines, graded Waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges till 2028.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Support &amp; Incentives: <\/strong>Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for large-scale solar and hybrid projects.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for solar PV manufacturing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subsidies for rooftop solar and off-grid systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to promote green power trading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Development:<\/strong> Green Energy Corridor to improve RE grid integration.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PM-KUSUM Scheme for solarizing agricultural pumps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to strengthen DISCOMs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emerging Technologies &amp; Projects: <\/strong>Support for Battery Storage, hybrid systems, and RTC power.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promotion of offshore wind and floating solar projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on Hydrogen Mission for green hydrogen development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Partnerships: <\/strong>ISA (International Solar Alliance) launched by India to promote global solar cooperation.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collaboration with countries &amp; global funds for clean energy investment and technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/newsite\/pmreleases.aspx?mincode=28&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Context <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> India has achieved the highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 GW in 2025-26, taking cumulative installed capacity to over 56 GW. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong> About <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> It represents an increase of nearly 46% over the capacity in FY 2024-25.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have been the primary contributors to capacity addition during the year. <\/li>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/08-04-2026\/india-wind-energy-addition \" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71070","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71070","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71070"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71070\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71073,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71070\/revisions\/71073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71070"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71070"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71070"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}