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PIB digest for Thursday, 8 October

Windergy India 2026 Outlines 100 GW Wind Target

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy · Environment · Posted 08 OCT 2026 3:58PM

What happened

Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurated Windergy India 2026 in Chennai, announcing that India's wind power capacity reached 59.20 GW by September 2026 with an ambition to achieve 100 GW by 2030.

Why it matters for UPSC

This initiative is important for UPSC exam preparation as it relates to India's renewable energy targets, climate commitments, and the transition toward sustainable energy sources under environmental governance and economic development.

Key objectives

  1. Inaugurated the 8th edition of Windergy India 2026 in Chennai to outline the path toward achieving 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030.
  2. Highlighted that India reached 59.20 GW of installed wind power capacity as of September 30, 2026.
  3. Noted a record-high annual installation of 6.05 GW achieved in FY2026.