Renewables
India wind power installations could double by 2030
India's annual wind power capacity additions are projected to reach approximately 14 gigawatts by the end of the decade.
Key points
- India installed a record 6.3 gigawatts of wind power capacity last year.
- Annual installations are expected to reach 8 gigawatts this year.
- Battery storage integration is driving developer preference for renewable-plus-storage projects.
Growth trajectory
Annual wind power installations in India could double by the end of the decade, according to a senior executive at Suzlon Energy, as reported by Bloomberg. Last year, the country added a record 6.3 gigawatts (GW) of wind generation capacity. Bloomberg reported that annual installations are expected to reach 8 GW this year, with additions potentially climbing to about 14 GW by 2030.
Role of storage
While wind installations have previously trailed solar capacity additions, developers increasingly favor projects combining wind and solar with adjacent battery systems. According to Bloomberg, Suzlon Energy executive vice chairman Girish Tanti stated that battery storage deployment changes the outlook by providing a firm electricity source that avoids fuel supply constraints typical of coal-fired plants.
Policy and targets
India recently surpassed the 300 GW milestone for non-fossil-fuel power capacity, keeping the country on track to meet its 500 GW target by 2030, according to New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, as cited by OilPrice.com. Data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy shows that total capacity reached 300.5 GW by the end of July, comprising solar, wind, hydropower, bio-power, and nuclear sources. Additionally, authorities plan to mandate battery storage at solar and wind project sites starting July 1, 2027, to manage output and reduce curtailments.
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Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
19.1% of electricity in India was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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