Key facts
- India's annual wind power installations could double to 14 GW by 2030.
- Last year, India installed a record 6.3 GW of wind power capacity.
- This year's installations are projected to reach 8 GW.
- Battery storage integration is seen as a game-changer for renewable energy reliability.
- India aims for 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel power capacity by 2030.
India's annual wind power installations could double by the end of the decade, reaching approximately 14 GW, according to Girish Tanti, executive vice chairman of Suzlon Energy. This projection follows a record 6.3 GW installed last year, with this year's additions expected to reach 8 GW. Tanti highlighted that the integration of battery storage systems with wind and solar projects is transforming the renewable energy landscape in India, making it more reliable and reducing curtailments. India is on track to meet its goal of 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel power capacity by 2030, having recently surpassed the 300 GW milestone. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reported that as of July 31, solar power led with 164.59 GW, followed by wind power with 58.14 GW. Authorities plan to mandate battery storage for new solar and wind projects starting July 1, 2027, to better manage output.