India’s wind energy capacity reaches 51.5 GW

New Delhi

India’s wind energy capacity has grown to 51.5 gigawatts (GW), marking a 10.5% increase from last year’s 46.42 GW, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced on Global Wind Day. He said this progress supports the goal of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat powered by green technology and sustainable development.

Joshi highlighted India’s achievements in renewable energy on social media, calling wind power a key driver of India’s clean energy transition. The minister credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for the sector’s rapid expansion.

India’s total renewable energy capacity has increased by 17.13% over the past year—from 193.58 GW in May 2024 to 226.74 GW in May 2025. Among the various sources, solar power has grown the most, rising 31.49% to 110.83 GW from 84.28 GW a year earlier.

India's solar energy journey began with just 2.82 GW capacity in 2014. Today, solar power leads the renewable sector and has helped reduce carbon emissions. This growth is backed by a strong domestic manufacturing base—25 GW of solar cell capacity and 2 GW of wafer production—where previously, there was almost none.

The government has set an ambitious goal of reaching 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. This is part of India's broader effort to fight climate change and lower its carbon footprint while promoting energy independence and economic development through clean power sources like wind and solar.