India’s wind energy sector is set to take centre stage at the Chennai press conference and curtain raiser of Windergy India 2026, as the industry increasingly focuses on manufacturing capabilities, supply-chain resilience and exports alongside clean-power generation.
The 8th edition of Windergy India, themed “Wind – Powering India’s Energy Resilience,” is scheduled to take place from October 7–9, 2026, at the Chennai Trade Centre. The event is organised by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and PDA Ventures Pvt Ltd, with support from the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
India added 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY2025-26, its highest annual addition to date, taking cumulative installed capacity to 58.14 GW as of July 31, 2026. The industry is targeting 100 GW by 2030, with around 43 GW currently under construction.
According to Dr. Saravanan Manickam, Vice Chairman-cum-Secretary, IWTMA, sustaining this growth will require greater manufacturing depth and stronger supply chains. He noted that domestic value addition in the wind sector is estimated at 70–80%, while further indigenisation of high-value components such as gearboxes, specialised bearings and materials remains important.
India’s domestic wind turbine manufacturing capacity has increased to 24 GW annually, compared with 12 GW in 2020-21. Wind equipment exports also crossed ₹12,000 crore in FY2025-26, registering nearly 50% growth.
Tamil Nadu is expected to remain an important part of this manufacturing expansion due to its established base of wind component manufacturers. Industry representatives also highlighted the need for advanced production technologies, supplier development, engineering capabilities, standardisation and vertical integration to strengthen India’s position in the global wind value chain.
Repowering is another major opportunity, particularly for Tamil Nadu. Around 7.4 GW of the state’s wind fleet is estimated to be eligible for repowering, compared with 25.4 GW nationally. The national repowering opportunity is estimated at ₹1.4–1.5 lakh crore.
Tamil Nadu is also expected to play a role in India’s emerging offshore wind market, with 500 MW of the government’s first 1 GW VGF-backed offshore wind capacity earmarked off the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.
IWTMA CEO Aditya Pyasi said the next phase of wind growth would require a resilient and globally competitive domestic manufacturing ecosystem, particularly as the industry moves towards higher-rated turbines. He emphasised collaboration among OEMs, component manufacturers, technology providers and the government to strengthen supply chains and domestic capabilities.
Windergy India 2026 is expected to attract more than 20,000 attendees, 400+ delegates and 350 exhibitors from over 30 countries. Suzlon India will participate as Platinum Partner, while Envision and Senvion will be Gold Partners. The programme will include a two-day conference and a dedicated Academia Session.
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