GWEC Sees India’s Wind Energy Capacity Doubling to 107 GW by 2030

India’s installed wind power capacity could more than double to 107 GW by 2030, positioning the country as a global clean energy hub, according to the India Wind Report 2025 released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

The report highlights that scaling annual wind installations to 15 GW could create 1.54 lakh new jobs, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and help India meet 10% of global demand for wind equipment. India is already the world’s third-largest wind manufacturing hub, with capacity rising from 12 GW in 2022 to 20 GW in 2024.

“India is executing one of the world’s most ambitious energy transitions. With a target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, including 100 GW from wind, we are not only building energy infrastructure but shaping the global clean energy narrative,” said Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi.

Unlocking Growth

The report projects that scaling wind installations to 8 GW annually could create 1.16 lakh jobs, while 15 GW per year could generate 1.54 lakh jobs. Wind is expected to contribute nearly 20% of India’s renewable mix by 2030.

Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, said: “Scaling India’s wind capacity to over 100 GW by 2030 can unlock economic growth, manufacturing expansion and wider energy access. Wind energy and economic growth go together, strengthening domestic industry and energy reliability.”

India’s wind potential stands at 1,164 GW, though only 4.5% has been tapped so far. Accelerated adoption could push capacity to 452 GW by 2050, the report notes.

Policy Push

Girish Tanti, Chairman, GWEC India & IWTMA, said: “By 2030, renewables will supply nearly half of global electricity, with wind contributing 20-25%. India is poised to mirror this trajectory, doubling wind capacity to 100 GW and scaling up to 452 GW by 2050. With the right policy push, wind and solar can complement each other to deliver affordable, round-the-clock clean power.”

Reports from global bodies including NREL, IEA, WRI and Lawrence Berkeley recommend India could target an even higher wind capacity of 121-164 GW by 2030.