CHENNAI, 18th Sept 2026: Evolving rapidly as an industrial and export powerhouse alongside its core clean-power mandate, India’s wind energy sector will take center stage at Windergy India 2026. Anchored by the theme “Wind – Powering India’s Energy Resilience,” the landmark 8th edition arrives at a time of unprecedented momentum for the country’s renewable landscape. The 8th edition of Windergy Indiais set to take place from 7–9 October 2026 at Chennai Trade Centre.
India’s energy transition is no longer just about adding megawatts. It is about building a complete industrial ecosystem — one that creates skilled jobs, powers manufacturing exports, guarantees energy security, and lowers system costs by reducing dependence on imported and volatile fossil fuels.” said,”Shri Rajesh Kulhari, Joint Secretary, MNRE
Record Year, Bigger Target
The sector added a record 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY2025–26—its highest annual addition ever—pushing cumulative installed wind capacity to 58.52 GW as of August 31, 2026. Looking ahead, the industry has set its sights on an ambitious 100 GW by 2030 target. Achieving this growth trajectory will require sustained annual installations of approximately 10 GW, strongly underpinned by a live project pipeline of roughly 43 GW currently under construction.
“India’s next phase of wind growth must be supported by a resilient and globally competitive domestic manufacturing ecosystem. As the industry transitions towards higher-rated turbines, we need to accelerate indigenisation across critical components while simultaneously building the manufacturing capacity required to meet growing demand. This will require coordinated efforts across OEMs, component manufacturers, technology providers and government, with a focus on strengthening supply chains, developing domestic capabilities and enabling scale. Windergy India 2026 provides an excellent platform to bring the ecosystem together,” said Mr.Aditya Pyasi, CEO, IWTMA.
Manufacturing and Exports
Domestic turbine manufacturing capacity has grown to 24 GW annually, up from 10 GW in 2014, with domestic value addition estimated at 70–80%. Wind equipment exports crossed ₹12,000 crore in FY2025-26, up nearly 50% year-on-year. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has also launched WT-MARUT, India’s first wind supply-chain portal, developed with the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA).
“To sustain this momentum towards 100 GW by 2030, we need to focus equally on manufacturing depth and supply chain resilience. India has made commendable progress in indigenisation, with domestic value addition now estimated at 70-80%, but strengthening capability in high-value components such as gearboxes, specialised bearings, and materials will be critical to closing the remaining gap and building a truly self-reliant wind manufacturing ecosystem,” said Dr.SaravananManickam, Vice Chairman cum Secretary, IWTMA.
