The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hosted India's Global Wind Day 2026 National Conference in Goa on June 15, 2026 under the theme 'Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration', chaired by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. India added a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025-26, and is the world's 4th largest wind energy market. India's targets are 100 GW of wind by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035, as part of its Panchamrit commitment to 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.
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MNRE Hosts Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa; India Targets 100 GW Wind by 2030; 4th Largest Wind Market
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- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hosted India's Global Wind Day 2026 National Conference in Goa on June 15, 2026 under the theme 'Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration', chaired by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
- India added a record 6.1 GW of wind capacity in 2025-26, and is the world's 4th largest wind energy market
- India's targets are 100 GW of wind by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035, as part of its Panchamrit commitment to 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030
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• Global Wind Day 2026: June 15, Goa; MNRE; Theme: 'Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration' • India: 6.1 GW wind addition 2025-26 (record); 4th largest wind market globally • Wind targets: 100 GW (2030); 155 GW (2035); net-zero: 2070 • Panchamrit commitment (COP26): 500 GW non-fossil by 2030; top wind states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, TN
