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Updated – March 23, 2025 at 09:28 PM.
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Large wind power generating States like Gujarat (1.71 percent increase), Tamil Nadu (1.4 percent) and Karnataka (23 percent) generated more wind power than the previous year
Between April-January of the current financial year, 73,621 million units of wind power was generated across India
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Compared to a 22 percent rise in production of solar power in India during the current financial year, there has been zero growth in wind power generation, with states like Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra even reporting a decline in production.
Data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) show that between April-January of the current financial year, 73,621 million units (MU) of wind power was generated across India. This was 0.38 per cent less than the 73,899 MU generated during the same 10-month period last year. Large wind power generating States like Gujarat (1.71 percent increase), Tamil Nadu (1.4 percent) and Karnataka (23 percent) generated more wind power than the previous year. However, more States registered a decline in wind power production this year.
Rajasthan, which generated 7,196 MU between April-January 2023-24, registered a 17 per cent decline generating 5,949 MU in April-January 2024-25. Andhra Pradesh too saw a 16 per cent decline, followed by Maharashtra (-5 per cent) and Madhya Pradesh (-3.1 per cent). “Overall, there have been no major declines in wind power generation, although fluctuations that may have occurred during the current financial year have primarily been due to fluctuations in wind patterns and speeds, particularly during the FY25 monsoon season. However, this is a temporary shift, as wind generation saw a strong recovery in December and January. The total generation from April to January in FY25 stood at 73.6 billion units (BU), almost matching the 73.9 BU recorded in the same period of FY24. This demonstrates that while seasonal variations can impact short-term output, overall wind power generation remains stable and continues to play a critical role in India’s renewable energy sector,” says Kailash Tarachandani, Group CEO – Renewables Business, INOXGFL Group.
During this 10-month period this fiscal, the solar power generation rose from 93,328 MU in April 2023-January 2024 to 1.14,425 MU during April 2024-January 2025 — a growth of 22.6 per cent. Asked if a dip in wind power installations in the country is contributing to the decline in wind power generation, Tarachandani said: “Any perceived slowdown in wind power installations is primarily due to higher grid compliance requirements, which are ultimately helping streamline the entire process. However, this has not had a substantial impact on overall installations. Leading players in the industry continue to secure large orders, ensuring steady growth. For instance, INOX Wind, part of the INOXGFL Group, has already secured 3.5 GW in orders, providing a strong pipeline for the next two years. Wind power remains a crucial pillar of India’s renewable energy sector, contributing significantly to the country’s clean energy transition and long-term sustainability goals.”
The CEO of Suzlon Group, JP Chalasani, had a similar take on the wind power generation in India, “With a total potential of 1 TW and only 48 GW currently utilized, wind energy presents immense growth opportunities. Assessing wind potential and generation over a 20–25-year lifecycle provides a more accurate representation of its long-term viability. With supportive policy measures such as the National Manufacturing Mission and Export Mission, along with the government’s commitment to achieving 500 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030 — of which approximately 100 GW is expected to come from wind (as per CEA) — the sector is poised for significant growth.”
Despite the drag in wind power generation this year, the clean-power auctions held in the calendar year 2024 have been positive compared to the previous year. “India’s annual clean power auctions grew 2.3 times to reach 59 gigawatts (alternating current) in 2024. This was the second consecutive year in which India more than doubled its annual renewable auction volumes. Power producers are moving away from standalone solar and wind auctions to complex projects — those that require combinations of wind, solar and energy storage,” states Bloomberg New Economy Forum in a recent report titled, ‘India Clean Power Auctions: Hitting New Highs’.
“Hybrid auctions require a simple combination of wind and solar projects and they accounted for more than half of the complex auction volumes awarded in 2024. Peak power projects nearly tripled from 2023,” the report added.
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