India’s Wind Energy Development: A Ray of Hope for a Sustainable Future

Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Year 2025 | Subscription
International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization
Received Date: 05/03/2025
Acceptance Date: 05/21/2025
Published On: 2025-08-19
First Page: 1
Last Page: 8

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By: Hemantkumar B. Meshram.

HOD, Department of Physics, Shri Dnyanesh Mahavidyalaya
(SDMv), Nawargaon, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract

The development of wind energy in India is an inspiring tale of change, resiliency, and creativity. From tiny pilot projects in the 1980s to being the fourth-largest wind power generator in the world, India has steadily created a robust wind energy sector. Wind energy is a key component of the nation’s renewable energy policy, with approximately 44 GW of built onshore capacity as of 2024. Favorable wind resources, proactive government regulations, and private sector involvement have propelled the industry through several stages of development, including competitive bidding, policy changes, and the rise of hybrid energy models. Important states, like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, have set the pace for capacity expansions, and offshore wind and the repowering of abandoned sites present enormous opportunities for the future. Wind energy is expected to provide a substantial contribution to India’s goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. Wind power will continue to be a vital component of India’s sustainable and energy-secure future as innovation, green hydrogen, and grid modernization gain traction.

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