India’s wind energy sector is ramping up investments in capacity building, technology innovation, and workforce development to help the country achieve 100 GW of wind energy production by 2030, the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) said.
At present, India’s installed wind energy capacity stands at over 50 GW, according to the Central Electricity Authority’s March 2025 report.
Industry’s Commitment to Clean Energy Goals
“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, CEO of IWTMA.
At a recent high-level meeting with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), IWTMA outlined the sector’s readiness to scale up manufacturing, generate employment, and contribute to the ‘Make in India’ mission.
India currently boasts over 18 GW of annual domestic manufacturing capacity for wind turbines and components, the association noted.
Strong Domestic Manufacturing and Global Export Potential
Leading players such as Suzlon, Nordex, Windar, Senvion, Envision, Siemens Gamesa, Flender, ZF Wind Power, Aditya Birla Advanced Materials, Vestas, GE Vernova, and Inox Wind are producing critical components — blades, nacelles, gearboxes, generators, and towers — within the country.
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This robust value chain not only supports domestic demand but also strengthens India’s position as an emerging global export hub for wind equipment, the industry body added.
Employment Growth in the Renewable Sector
The renewable sector’s hiring is expected to grow by 19% in FY25, with wind power contributing significantly to job creation across manufacturing, installation, operations, and maintenance.
IWTMA highlighted that over 55% of the workforce in the wind sector is between 26 and 35 years of age, positioning it as a future-focused industry attractive to young professionals.
With India being the world’s fourth-largest renewable energy generator, wind energy plays a critical role in ensuring grid stability by complementing solar generation during non-solar hours, enabling reliable and affordable green electricity.
Policy Support Key to Future Growth
IWTMA emphasized the need for continuous policy support, streamlined regulations, and infrastructure upgrades, including better testing facilities, to fully realize the wind sector’s growth 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. Wind energy is not just clean energy, it’s a national economic driver,” Pyasi stated.
