EconomyFriday, 9 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
India may reach 100 GW wind power capacity by 2030: Pralhad Joshi at Windergy India 2026
At Windergy India 2026 in Chennai, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said India could cross 100 GW of wind power capacity by 2030.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 8th Windergy India conference and wind power exhibition at Nandambakkam Trade Centre, Chennai, and said India could reach 100 GW of wind power capacity by 2030.
Key specifics
- The event was the 8th Windergy India conference and exhibition.
- More than 400 exhibitors and delegates from over 20 countries participated.
- India added 6.05 GW of wind power capacity in the previous year.
- About 43 GW of wind power projects are under construction across India.
- The Green Energy Corridor is being implemented to evacuate renewable power, and the minister said Tamil Nadu is pursuing a ₹7,000-crore-plus offshore wind project with a ₹5 per unit power purchase effort.
Exam lens
Question type: renewable energy and economy, with emphasis on capacity figures, venue, and policy initiatives. One-liner: TNPSC may ask the 2030 target, last year’s addition, and the role of the Green Energy Corridor in renewable evacuation.