As per the information provided by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, installed capacity of wind power projects in India has reached to 52140.10 MW as on 31st July 2025. This means during FY 2025-26, so far, an aggregate capacity of 2102.28 MW has been added.
It is learnt that India has cancelled two offshore wind tenders totalling 4500 MW. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), which runs allocations for the government, confirmed 4GW and 500MW auctions had been scrapped.
It is learnt that Inox Green Energy Services Ltd. secured an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) deal with a major Indian conglomerate for 182 MW of operational wind projects. The deal involves converting 82 MW from limited-scope to comprehensive O&M and renewing comprehensive O&M for an additional 100 MW, all located in Western India. The agreement covers the entire remaining operational life of the wind projects.
It is learnt that Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari have signed a new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), supporting a new 80 MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu, India.
It is learnt that Adani Green Energy Limited's (AGEL) subsidiary, Adani Renewable Energy Three Limited, has commissioned a 50 MW solar-wind hybrid power project at Khavda, Gujarat. The commissioning of the hybrid project has increased AGEL's total operational renewable generation capacity to 15,865.5 MW.
It is learnt that Suzlon Group has secured a 381 MW wind energy order from Zelestra India. The project will utilize Suzlon's S144 wind turbines with 127 units distributed across Maharashtra (180MW), Madhya Pradesh (180MW) and Tamil Nadu (21MW).
It is learnt that a new study has found that wind farms in India’s Thar Desert have the world’s highest recorded bird mortality rates, raising concerns over the environmental impact of renewable energy expansion.
It is learnt that Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) is seeking approval from the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) to revise its wind power procurement plan. Initially, UPPCL intended to procure 690 MW of wind power through a long-term Power Sale Agreement (PSA) under the ISTS Tranche-XIV scheme. However, they are now seeking approval to procure only 500 MW. This revision is being done after UPPCL secured approval for the procurement of 1,280 MW of power from NHPC, with tariffs already adopted by CERC.
It is learnt that Jakson Green has signed its first wind power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for a 100 MW project. The 25-year PPA is priced at Rs 3.59 per unit and is expected to generate over 300 million kWh annually.
It is learnt that Serentica Renewables has planned to establish 336 MW wind project in Karnataka comprising 84 Nos., 4 MW Wind Turbine Generators from SANY Renewable. Delivery is expected to begin in December 2025.
It is learnt that ACME Solar Holdings secured two battery energy storage projects from NHPC, totaling 275 MW/550 MWh, through an e-reverse auction. ACME has signed Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreements with NHPC for these standalone BESS projects.
It is learnt that The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of the Target Business from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) and its Sri Lankan arm SGREL by a consortium including Peony Properties Private Limited (PPPL), TPG REGen SG Pte. Ltd. (TPG REGen), Mavco Investments Limited (Mavco), Tikri Investments (Tikri), and SGRE.
It is learnt that KPI Green Energy Limited has received the Letter of Intent (LOI) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for the development of 150 MW grid-connected Wind Power Projects. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with GUVNL shall be executed upon obtaining the requisite approval from the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC).
It is learnt that Inox Wind Limited (IWL) has received a 51 MW order from First Energy Private Ltd (FEPL), a Thermax Group company, for a project site in Tamil Nadu. IWL will supply 3 MW class turbines having 140-meter hub height and rotor diameter of 145 meters.
It is learnt that Vena Energy and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) have signed India's first 100 MW load-following power purchase agreement (PPA) under the Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) scheme. This agreement is for a 25-year period, is a landmark deal as it is the first of its kind in India to focus on aligning renewable energy generation with the hourly demand profiles of power distribution companies. The project will integrate wind, solar, and battery storage to ensure a consistent and dispatchable output.
It is learnt that India has planned for 340 GW of ISTS transmission network to evacuate ~240 GW of solar and wind power, for this two green energy corridors are under implementation.
It is learnt that Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has issued Amendment Procedure for Inclusion/Updating Wind Turbine Model in the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbines (RLMM) on 31.07.2025.
It is learnt that MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) has extended the date of submission of Bids (Bid No. 05-01/311187/Wind/976, Dated 23.06.2025) for procurement of 800 MW Wind Power from project set up anywhere in India to 25.08.2025.
It may be mentioned that Consolidated Energy Consultants Ltd. (CECL) Bhopal, MP has identified prospective sites for an aggregate capacity of around 1.85 GW wind power project in Madhya Pradesh having capacity ranging from 60 MW to 500 MW. These are ideal for the MPPMCL’s 800 MW Tender.
It is learnt that Nxtra by Airtel will procure 125.65 MW renewable energy from Ampin Energy. Both companies signed a fresh agreement. Their total renewable energy partnership crosses 200 MW. Nxtra had earlier signed two deals for sourcing 75 MW renewable energy from Ampin. The additional capacity will be delivered in two phases.
It is learnt that Gujarat will host India's first offshore wind project, a 500 MW viability gap-funded (VGF) initiative located off its coast. Transmission infrastructure development will be primarily managed by Powergrid. The project is a significant step towards realizing India's offshore wind energy ambitions, aiming to reduce the cost of power and meet national renewable energy targets.