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India on Track for 100 GW Wind by 2030, Grid Expansion Crucial: Girish Tanti
- •India is largely on track to achieve its 100 GW wind energy target by 2030, according to Suzlon Group co-founder Girish Tanti.
- •Accelerated power grid expansion and consistent project auctions are vital for meeting the 2030 wind energy goal.
- •Tanti highlighted grid readiness as the biggest challenge, advocating for a reduction in grid development time from five years to 12-18 months to match renewable energy project timelines.
- •Continuity in wind energy project bids is essential, not just until 2030 but beyond, to realize the Viksit Bharat by 2047 Vision.
- •India has a manufacturing capacity of 24 GW for wind energy equipment and could become a significant global supplier, with exports potentially reaching 16 GW by 2040.
Key Questions Answered
India remains largely on track to achieve its 100 GW wind energy target by 2030, provided it accelerates power grid expansion and maintains a steady pipeline of project auctions. The industry currently has visibility of about 85 GW of wind energy capacity to be commissioned before 2030.
The biggest dampener for renewable energy development is grid readiness, as electricity transmission grid build-up takes about five years compared to just two years for solar or wind projects. Additionally, maintaining continuity in project bids is crucial for realizing the 2030 targets and the Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision.
India has a total wind equipment manufacturing capacity of 24 GW, including all major components. The country exported about 4 GW of wind energy equipment in 2025, and exports could potentially reach around 16 GW by 2040.
