Global Wind Day 2026

Global Wind Day is celebrated annually on 15 June to promote wind energy and highlight its role in addressing climate change.

• India hosted the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa on 15 June 2026.
• The theme of the conference was “Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration.”

India’s Wind Energy Potential

• Estimated gross wind power potential:
  • 695.5 GW at 120 metres hub height.
  • 1,163.9 GW at 150 metres hub height.

States with Highest Wind Potential at 150 Metres

State	Potential (GW)
Rajasthan	284.2
Gujarat	180.8
Maharashtra	173.9
Karnataka	169.3
Andhra Pradesh	123.3
Tamil Nadu	95.1
Madhya Pradesh	55.4
Telangana	54.7

Wind Energy Targets and Progress

• India aims to achieve:
  • 100 GW wind power capacity by 2030.
  • 156 GW wind power capacity by 2036.
• India currently ranks 4th globally in installed wind power capacity.
• Installed wind capacity increased from 21.04 GW (March 2014) to 56.09 GW (March 2026), representing a 2.66-fold growth over the period.

Source: PIB