The Indian renewable energy sector reached a historic inflection point at the 8th International Trade Fair & Conference, Windergy India 2026, held at the Chennai Trade Centre from October 7–9, 2026. Jointly organised by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and PDA Ventures, the flagship event brought together over 400 global exhibitors, including JAKSON Green, and 500 delegates from more than 20 countries.
Inaugurated by the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, the conference served as a powerful testament to India’s burgeoning green economy. The central theme of the event focused on a monumental target: reaching 8 GW in FY26-27 and scaling progressively to 13.2 GW by FY30-31. This milestone represents the immediate launchpad toward achieving the nation’s overarching goal of 100 GW of installed wind capacity by 2030.
As the industry reflects on the deliberations in Chennai, several key lessons and strategic roadmaps have emerged to help navigate the challenging but highly promising path to an 8 GW annual capacity.
The Current Landscape: A Strong Foundation for Growth
The momentum going into Windergy 2026 was without a doubt very strong. In FY2025-26, India installed 6.05 GW of wind power, a new high for the country. As of August 2026, this installation had increased the total amount of installed wind power capacity in the country to about 58.52 GW. With such a strong history of growth, India now holds the title of being the fourth largest country in terms of installed wind power capacity.
The true source of the near-term optimism is the vast visibility of the pipeline of projects. The conference showed that there was at least 43 GW of wind energy capacity being built in India. When combined with the existing installed capacity, the country will have a total of 102.2 GW of project visibility. The large amount of project visibility ensures that the minimum volume necessary to reach the 8 GW per year target in FY27 is now in motion. The industry’s emphasis can switch from obtaining orders to execution, resiliency in the supply chain, and integration.
Lesson 1: Building Manufacturing Depth and Component Indigenisation
The importance of having an extensive manufacturing capability was emphasised as a major theme among key industry leaders of wind energy companies in India. As OEMs develop increasingly larger and higher rated wind turbines (some of which are currently developing 3MW – 5MW+ models for maximum efficiency), they will have to contend with significant changes in technology.
In addition to reducing costs and mitigating the impact of global supply disruptions, the conference stressed the importance of accelerating the ‘indigenisation’ of critical components, such as specialised bearings, gearboxes, and carbon fiber blades. To reach the goal of installing 8GW by FY27, there must be a strong level of cooperation between local component manufacturers, technology innovators and international joint ventures so that we can rapidly increase our domestic capacity.
Lesson 2: Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Logistics
The transition from installing 6 GW of new capacity each year to 8 GW, and ultimately to more than 13 GW will require addressing a complex set of logistical issues. The size of many of the parts used to build wind turbines can be incredibly large, especially when transporting blade lengths of over 80 meters on Indian roads, which presents substantial transportation difficulties.
The main theme of Windergy 2026 was the identification of infrastructure bottlenecks, as logistics providers and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors discussed these issues. It was concluded that the traditional way of approaching transport protocols would be insufficient to meet the FY27 capacity goals.
- A green corridor explicitly designated for the movement of over dimensional cargo (ODC).
- The advanced port improvements will accommodate the import of advanced technology equipment as well as the export of locally manufactured wind turbine components.
- A proactive grid connection plan will prevent wind farms from being stranded at the end of mechanical construction, awaiting allocation to a substation.
Lesson 3: Unlocking the Multi-Gigawatt Potential of Offshore Wind
While onshore development is expected to remain the backbone of India’s wind energy market until the end of fiscal year 2027, Windergy 2026 put considerable attention on India’s large coastline. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) identified several long-term opportunities for offshore wind development in India, especially along the coasts of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
The move to offshore wind will be essential to sustain the growth pattern after 2027. Offshore winds are significantly stronger and consistently available compared with land-based winds, resulting in significantly higher capacity utilisation factors (CUF). Delegations from top wind producing countries such as Denmark, Germany, and Spain provided global examples of best practices at the conference. India has a clear message: expedite Viability Gap Funding (VGF) models and remove regulatory barriers so that offshore wind projects can secure the large amounts of international capital needed to grow from pilot projects into multi-gigawatt installations.
Lesson 4: Policy Alignment and Financial Sustainability
Supported by both the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Ministry of Power, Windergy 2026 was a great opportunity to connect the policy makers with the actual situation on the ground. Two major issues were discussed during Windergy 2026: the financial stability of power distribution companies (Discoms) and the structure of competitive bidding processes.
An 8 GW/year run-rate requires that the wind energy companies in India move towards hybrid energy tenders; which incorporate wind, solar, and battery storage solutions. Hybridisation resolves the inherent intermittency of wind power, thus increasing its appeal to the grid. In addition to moving towards hybrid energy tenders, the clean energy sector must maintain firm regulatory timeframes for PPA’s and provide prompt payment in order to instill confidence in international financial organisations so they may fund India’s clean energy goals.
Looking Ahead: The Road to 100 GW Wind Capacity
With the entire ecosystem working together, achieving 8 GW in FY27 is possible. With the 43 GW currently under construction and growing domestic manufacturing capability, along with logistical planning for a complicated supply chain, India is on track to have a total of approximately 100 GW of installed wind capacity by 2030. Windergy 2026 provided the roadmap to allow India to make this shift from national clean energy policies to a fast-moving, industrially viable solution.
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