- Karnataka led the nation in wind power additions, boosting its installed capacity to 7,351 MW and reinforcing its leadership in clean energy.
- The state plans 17 GW of new wind projects and secured ₹4 lakh crore in green energy investments at the 2025 Global Investors Meet.
Karnataka has emerged as the national leader in wind energy, adding 1,331.48 MW of wind power capacity in the financial year 2024–25, the highest among all Indian states. During the Global Wind Day 2025 celebrations in Bengaluru on Sunday, June 15, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi presented the top award to Karnataka Energy Minister K J George.
Tamil Nadu and Gujarat secured second and third place by adding 1,136.37 MW and 954.76 MW, respectively.
After receiving the award, George emphasised that this milestone reflected Karnataka’s steadfast commitment to clean energy. He credited the achievement to the state’s forward-thinking policies, robust implementation strategies, and a long-term renewable energy vision. “Adding 1,331 MW in a single year underscores Karnataka’s accelerating efforts to harness wind energy for a sustainable future,” he noted.
George reported that Karnataka’s total installed wind power capacity has reached 7,351 MW, reinforcing the state’s leadership in India’s renewable energy sector. “This accomplishment shows our capability to execute large-scale projects and deliver clean energy to industries, farmers, and households alike,” he added.
Reaffirming Karnataka’s support for India’s national goal of generating 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, including 100 GW from wind, George announced that the state is preparing to roll out 17 GW of wind power projects. Over 5 GW of this capacity will fall under the Renewable Energy Cluster Programme. The state is developing over 20 substations, 400 KV transmission corridors, and a Renewable Energy Reserve Zone to support this expansion.
At the 2025 Global Investors Meet, Karnataka signed renewable energy investment agreements worth ₹4 lakh crore, which accounted for nearly 40% of the state’s total investments. George highlighted this as a clear sign of both domestic and global investor confidence in Karnataka’s green energy vision.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Joshi praised Karnataka’s leadership in wind energy and expressed joy in celebrating Global Wind Day in the “land of Hanuman.” He referred to Hampi’s mythological significance as the birthplace of the wind deity. He noted India’s position as the world’s fourth-largest wind power generator, with an installed capacity of 51.5 GW.
Joshi outlined India’s target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, including 100 GW from wind and 30 GW from offshore projects. He also highlighted that India exported between 3.5 and 4 GW of wind turbines and modules in the current fiscal year.
However, Joshi also flagged key challenges. “We must ensure 24×7 power supply and grid stability by integrating wind, solar, and pumped storage systems,” he said. He further stressed the importance of competitive tariffs, boosting domestic manufacturing, and expanding exports to strengthen India’s green energy economy.
To support this agenda, Joshi released a new report titled “Ramping Up Local Manufacturing for Wind Turbines in India,” which presents a roadmap for expanding domestic manufacturing capacity.
Speaking at the event, Karnataka Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta pointed out that Karnataka’s installed wind capacity now exceeds the combined capacity of countries such as South Africa, Portugal, and New Zealand, and rivals that of Sweden and Australia.