Wind Energy Key to India’s Renewable Strategy: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi, addressing a stakeholder conference in Bengaluru, emphasized that wind energy is central to India’s renewable energy strategy. Union Minister of State Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and Karnataka Energy Minister Shri K.G. George were also present.
Highlighting India’s ambitious targets—50% of power capacity from non-fossil fuels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070—Shri Joshi stated, “Wind energy is not just a part of our renewable strategy; it is at its core and at the heart of Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
Referring to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision, he said, “The PM envisions renewable energy for manufacturing and conventional energy for households.” With India aiming to become a global manufacturing hub, renewable energy will play a key role in meeting industrial power demands.
India is currently the world’s fourth-largest in wind power installed capacity and third-largest renewable energy producer. Shri Joshi outlined three key priorities for the sector: integrating wind with solar and storage for round-the-clock power; reducing tariffs from the current ₹3.90 per unit; and enhancing domestic manufacturing efficiency to boost exports.
The minister highlighted the government's commitment, noting a 53% increase in this year’s renewable energy budget to ₹26,549 crore, with a significant allocation for wind energy. “The transition to renewables is inevitable. States must lead this with faster land acquisition and transmission infrastructure,” he added.
He also noted that India manufactures wind turbines ranging from 225 kW to 5.2 MW, with 33 models produced by 14 companies, meeting domestic demand and remaining globally competitive.
