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India Wind Energy Capacity Crosses 56 GW; PM Modi Hails Milestone

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's wind energy installed capacity crossing 56 GW, describing it as a major milestone in India's clean energy journey. India is now the fourth-largest wind energy producer globally, behind China, the USA, and Germany. The achievement is part of India's push toward its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030. Wind energy contributes approximately 10% of India's total power generation. Major wind energy states include Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

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    India's wind energy capacity crosses 56 GW — PM Modi hails milestone
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    India is the 4th largest wind energy producer globally
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    Wind energy is part of India's 500 GW renewable target by 2030

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    India's total renewable energy capacity (including solar) has crossed 200 GW
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    Tamil Nadu leads in wind energy capacity among Indian states
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    NIWE (National Institute of Wind Energy) is in Chennai under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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    Offshore wind targets: India has set a target of 30 GW by 2030
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Likely MCQ: India ranks __ globally in wind energy capacity. → Answer: Fourth (after China, USA, Germany)

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Science, Economy & Environment: Renewable energy, wind power, and India's energy targets.

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Background & Context

Wind Energy is generated using turbines that convert kinetic energy of wind into electricity. India has a huge wind energy potential, estimated at over 1,000 GW (onshore + offshore).

Global Wind Energy Rankings (2026):

  1. China (~500 GW)
  2. USA (~150 GW)
  3. Germany (~70 GW)
  4. India (~56 GW)
  5. Spain (~30 GW)

Top Wind Energy States in India:

  • Tamil Nadu (~10 GW)
  • Gujarat (~10 GW)
  • Rajasthan (~8 GW)
  • Karnataka (~6 GW)
  • Maharashtra (~5 GW)

Key Government Initiatives:

  • National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy (2018): Combines wind and solar at single locations
  • Offshore Wind Policy (2015): Targets 30 GW offshore wind by 2030
  • NIWE (National Institute of Wind Energy): Chennai — India's nodal agency for wind resource assessment
  • MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy): The nodal ministry for renewable energy

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India ranks at what position globally in wind energy capacity?

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India Wind Energy Capacity Crosses 56 GW; PM Modi Hails Milestone — Current Affairs 2026-04-24