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Government plans to repower 25 GW of ageing wind energy projects
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News18•08-10-2026, 14:15
Government plans to repower 25 GW of ageing wind energy projects
- •Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the government is strategizing to repower around 25 GW of old wind energy projects nearing the end of their operational life.
- •The announcement was made at the 8th Windergy India 2026 conference, highlighting efforts to upgrade aging parts and maximize wind energy capacity.
- •Currently, India has an operational wind capacity of around 59 GW and remains on track to achieve its ambitious 100 GW wind target by 2030.
- •Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh currently stand as the leading states in terms of installed wind capacities across the country.
Key Questions Answered
The government is working on strategies to repower approximately 25 GW of old wind energy projects across the country that are nearing the end of their operational life.
India currently has an operational wind capacity of around 59 GW and remains on track to achieve its goal of 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030.
Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh are recognized as the leading states across the country in terms of installed wind capacities.
