Parliament Parliament Q&A
India's wind capacity hits 57,443.39 MW, 2025-26 adds 6,057.02 MW record high
The question asked for details on installed wind energy capacity, the pace of installation over five years, state-wise data, potential for hybrid wind-solar projects, and their status.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy provided the answer.
Asked and answered by: Smt. Manju Sharma (asked), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (answered)
What the government said
- Cumulative installed wind energy capacity as of 30.06.2026: 57443.39 MW
- Annual wind capacity addition in 2025-26: 6057.02 MW (record high)
- India's wind potential: 1163.85 GW
- India's solar potential: 3443.37 GW
- National Wind-Solar Hybrid Resource Map developed by NIWE
Also in the document
- The answer states that the pace of installation has increased over the last five years, with 2025-26 being the highest annual addition.
- The answer provides detailed state-wise capacity data and potential figures in annexures, but the main text does not include all annexure details.
- The answer mentions a National Wind-Solar Hybrid Resource Map available on NIWE's website.
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Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred)
Question to govt · Ref. LS Q157 (Session 8) · 29 Jul 2026
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