India’s Wind Industry Pledges 100 GW Target By 2030: IWTMA

India’s Wind Industry Pledges 100 GW Target By 2030: IWTMA

India’s wind energy sector has pledged to install 100 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity by 2030, reaffirming support for the government’s clean energy and manufacturing goals under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) said Sunday.

Following a recent meeting with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), IWTMA said the domestic wind industry is prepared to ramp up manufacturing, generate employment and boost exports.

“The Indian wind industry is fully aligned with the government’s clean energy vision. We are investing in capacity, technology innovation, and workforce development to achieve 100 GW of wind energy by 2030,” said Aditya Pyasi, chief executive of IWTMA.

Local Production

India currently has an annual domestic manufacturing capacity of over 18 GW for wind turbines and components. Key players including Suzlon, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, GE Vernova, Nordex, and others produce critical components—such as blades, nacelles, gearboxes and towers—within the country. The sector is also positioning India as a potential global hub for wind equipment exports.

Wind power is expected to be a major source of green jobs, with the renewable sector projected to see a 19 percent rise in hiring in fiscal year 2024–25. Over half of the workforce is between 26 and 35 years old, according to industry estimates.

Fourth largest RE generator

As the fourth-largest renewable energy generator globally, India sees wind as a crucial contributor to grid stability, complementing solar by generating power during non-solar hours.

IWTMA said further policy support, streamlined regulations and upgraded infrastructure would be vital to unlocking the sector’s full potential.

“With strong policy support and a future-ready industrial base, India’s wind industry is poised to power the next chapter of our green growth story,” Pyasi said. “Wind energy is not just clean energy—it’s a national economic driver.”

The industry’s joint commitment reflects its growing role in India’s energy transition and self-reliance goals under the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.