Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Windergy India 2026 in Chennai, India Targets 100 GW Wind Power Capacity by 2030

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Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, officially inaugurated Windergy India 2026 in Chennai, marking a major milestone in the country's clean energy transition. During his keynote address, the Minister highlighted India's rapid strides in renewable infrastructure, announcing that the nation's cumulative wind power capacity has successfully touched 59.20 GW as of September 2026.

With global clean energy demands rising, the Union Minister laid out an aggressive strategic roadmap for the renewable sector, committing the government's full support to scale up domestic manufacturing, accelerate deployment, and achieve the ambitious national target of 100 GW of wind energy capacity by 2030.

[Wind Energy Turbines and Clean Power Infrastructure — Windergy India 2026]

Strengthening the Domestic Wind Energy Value Chain

Emphasizing the core principles of self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat), Shri Pralhad Joshi noted that India possesses a robust manufacturing ecosystem capable of producing advanced wind turbine generators and components locally. He urged industry stakeholders, developers, and global investors to collaborate closely in strengthening the entire wind energy supply chain.

"Together, India can strengthen the entire wind energy value chain, accelerate innovation and deployment, and solidify its position as a leading global hub for wind energy," the Minister stated during the inauguration event.

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Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurated Windergy India 2026 in Chennai today. Highlighting India's green energy progress, he announced that wind power capacity has reached 59.20 GW, with a clear roadmap set to achieve 100 GW by 2030! 🌱⚡ #RenewableEnergy #Windergy2026 @Ministry_MNRE

— PIB India (@PIB_India) October 8, 2026

The three-day summit brings together key international and domestic players, policymakers, and innovators to discuss policy frameworks, offshore wind developments, and next-generation turbine technology as India races toward its net-zero emission goals.