India's installed wind power capacity reaches 57,443 MW as on June 30, 2026

📌 Summary:

• India's total installed wind energy capacity reached 57,443 MW as on 30 June 2026; wind power generation in FY 2025-26 was about 106 billion units
• Wind capacity additions rose sharply over three years: 3,253 MW (2023-24), 4,151 MW (2024-25) and 6,057 MW (2025-26)
• As per the GWEC Report 2026, India ranked 4th globally in wind energy installation (till 31 Dec 2025)
• Leading States by installed wind capacity: Gujarat (16,086 MW), Tamil Nadu (12,273 MW), Karnataka (8,896 MW), Maharashtra (6,318 MW) and Rajasthan (5,516 MW)
• Key enabling initiatives: Green Energy Corridor Scheme; ISTS charge waivers for inter-state solar/wind sale; 100% FDI under automatic route; Renewable Purchase Obligation followed by Renewable Consumption Obligation trajectory to 2029-30; VGF Scheme for Offshore Wind; National Repowering & Life Extension Policy 2023; Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules 2023; and Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 Environment / Economy — renewable energy expansion, energy security, and the policy-and-transmission architecture enabling India's clean-energy transition

📝 Prelims Facts:

• Installed wind capacity: 57,443 MW (30 June 2026); India ranks 4th globally (GWEC 2026)
• Gujarat leads in installed wind capacity, followed by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
• Enabling schemes: Green Energy Corridor; Viability Gap Funding for offshore wind; RPO/RCO trajectory

🔑 Key Term: Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) — a mandate on designated consumers under the Energy Conservation Act to consume a minimum share of renewable energy, with penalties for non-compliance