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India to add about 8 GW wind energy capacity in FY27: MNRE
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 02:18 AM
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy expects India to add around 8 GW of wind energy capacity in FY27, boosting the country's renewable energy push.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has projected that India will add approximately 8 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy capacity during the financial year 2026-27. This target reflects the government's continued focus on expanding the country's renewable energy infrastructure.
The planned capacity addition is expected to strengthen India's position in clean energy generation and support its broader commitments towards reducing carbon emissions. Wind energy remains a key component of the national renewable energy mix.
The announcement underscores the Centre's efforts to accelerate domestic wind power projects and attract investment in the sector. The additional capacity is likely to come from both central and state-level initiatives aimed at boosting non-fossil energy sources.
The planned capacity addition is expected to strengthen India's position in clean energy generation and support its broader commitments towards reducing carbon emissions. Wind energy remains a key component of the national renewable energy mix.
The announcement underscores the Centre's efforts to accelerate domestic wind power projects and attract investment in the sector. The additional capacity is likely to come from both central and state-level initiatives aimed at boosting non-fossil energy sources.