India Plans to Repower 25 GW of Ageing Wind Projects

The Indian government is formulating strategies to repower around 25 GW of ageing wind energy projects as it seeks to increase the country’s installed wind power capacity to 100 GW by 2030, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi.

Speaking at the 8th Windergy India 2026 conference in Chennai, Joshi said that the identified projects were nearing the end of their operational lives, with older equipment and components requiring upgrades or replacement.

“These projects are nearing the end of their life. Parts are getting old, so we are working to re-power them,” the minister said.

The proposed initiative will focus on around 25 GW of existing wind capacity. However, the government has not yet disclosed the locations of the projects or provided details of the implementation strategy.

Repowering involves replacing older wind turbines and associated equipment with modern technology to improve generation efficiency and make better use of existing wind project sites. The approach can help increase electricity output from established locations, depending on wind conditions, technical feasibility and infrastructure requirements.

India currently has around 59 GW of operational wind power capacity and is targeting 100 GW by 2030. Repowering older installations could contribute to this expansion by improving the performance of existing projects alongside the development of new wind farms.

During the 2025–26 financial year, India added 6.05 GW of wind power capacity. Joshi said that capacity additions in the current financial year would exceed the previous year’s level. The country added around 3 GW between April and September 2026.

Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh are among the leading states in installed wind power capacity. The government has not specified whether the proposed repowering programme will initially focus on these states or cover older projects across other wind-producing regions.

The initiative comes as India seeks to accelerate wind power deployment to meet its renewable energy targets. Modernising ageing installations could help improve the utilisation of existing wind resources while supporting further growth in the sector.

The government’s next steps are expected to clarify the projects eligible for repowering, the technology upgrades required and the framework for implementation.