Key Points
- India commissioned 6.3 gigawatts of wind turbines in 2025, up 85 per cent from previous year
- India overtook the US and Germany to become largest wind market outside mainland China
- Adani Wind entered global turbine manufacturer rankings after deploying over 1 gigawatt
India overtook the United States and Germany to become the world’s largest wind power market outside mainland China in 2025. The country commissioned a record 6.3 gigawatts of wind turbines last year, enough capacity to power roughly 4.5 crore Indian households, marking an 85 per cent increase from 2024, according to a report by BloombergNEF released this month.
The surge in installations means Indian consumers could see more stable electricity supply and potentially lower tariffs as renewable capacity expands. India had held third position behind the US since 2014, but record additions last year enabled it to claim second place globally.
The growth stems from two primary factors, according to the BloombergNEF analysis. Multi-technology clean power auctions, which require developers to combine solar, wind and energy storage systems, have driven demand for wind capacity.
These auctions are designed to deliver more reliable power by integrating multiple generation sources. Additionally, projects originally scheduled for 2024 but delayed by grid connectivity constraints, the infrastructure bottlenecks that prevent power plants from feeding electricity into the national grid, finally came online last year.
Domestic manufacturers gain ground
India’s record wind installations have propelled domestic turbine makers onto the global stage. Adani Wind, the manufacturing division of Adani Green Energy, entered the global turbine manufacturer rankings for the first time after deploying more than 1 gigawatt of wind turbines, the BloombergNEF report noted.
The company supplied turbines for a 30 gigawatt renewable energy park under construction in Khavda, Gujarat. This marks a significant achievement for Indian manufacturing in a sector long dominated by European and American companies.
Other domestic players have also benefited from the shift. Suzlon and Inox Wind, both Indian turbine manufacturers, secured substantial orders as international competitors lost market share. Chinese manufacturers Envision and Sany have similarly expanded their presence in the Indian market.
Western manufacturers lose market share
European and American turbine makers installed 1.3 gigawatts of projects in India last year, according to BloombergNEF data. This figure represents about half the 2.5 gigawatts installed by Chinese suppliers and nearly 1 gigawatt less than domestic equipment makers combined.
The shift reflects broader changes in the global wind industry, where Asian manufacturers have become increasingly competitive on price and technology. For Indian project developers, access to lower-cost turbines from domestic and Chinese suppliers has made wind projects more financially viable.
Outlook for Indian wind sector
BloombergNEF expects India’s annual wind installations to remain around current levels through 2030. The report forecasts a slight decline this year to just over 5 gigawatts as the backlog of delayed projects clears. Installations are projected to rebound from 2027 as new transmission infrastructure enables faster project commissioning.
India is expected to add a total 30 gigawatts of new wind capacity between now and 2030, according to the BloombergNEF projection. This expansion would support the government‘s broader renewable energy targets and reduce the country’s dependence on coal-fired power generation.
Your Questions, Answered
How much wind capacity did India add in 2025?
India commissioned a record 6.3 gigawatts of wind turbines in 2025, representing an 85 per cent increase from the previous year, according to BloombergNEF.
Which country has the largest wind market in the world?
Mainland China remains the world's largest wind market. India overtook the United States and Germany in 2025 to become the second-largest wind market globally.
What is driving India's wind power growth?
Multi-technology clean power auctions requiring developers to combine solar, wind and energy storage have driven demand. Delayed projects from 2024 also came online due to resolved grid connectivity issues.
How much wind capacity will India add by 2030?
BloombergNEF projects India will add a total 30 gigawatts of new wind capacity between now and 2030, with annual additions remaining around 5-6 gigawatts through the decade.
