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Mains issueGS-3PIB Daily22 July 2026

India’s Installed Wind Power Capacity Reaches 57,443 MW as on June 30, 2026

Source: pib.gov.inOriginal report

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The article details India's significant progress in wind energy, reaching an installed capacity of 57,443 MW by June 30, 2026, and ranking 4th globally in wind energy installation as of December 31, 2025. It highlights various government initiatives aimed at promoting renewable energy, including wind power, such as the Green Energy Corridor Scheme, waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges, 100% FDI under the automatic route, Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) trajectories, Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for offshore wind projects, and several new Electricity Rules and policies like the National Repowering and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects, 2023, and the Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023. The article also provides state-wise installed capacity and power generation data, with Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka leading.

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The article details India's significant progress in wind energy, reaching an installed capacity of 57,443 MW by June 30, 2026, and ranking 4th globally in wind energy installation as of December 31, 2025. It highlights various government initiatives aimed at promoting renewable energy, including wind power, such as the Green Energy Corridor Scheme, waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges, 100% FDI under the automatic route, Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) trajectories, Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for offshore wind projects, and several new Electricity Rules and policies like the National Repowering and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects, 2023, and the Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023. The article also provides state-wise installed capacity and power generation data, with Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka leading.

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