Suzlon Energy shares rose over 5% on June 16 a day after Union Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi asked the Wind Independent Power Producers Association (WIPPA) and the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) to submit a detailed assessment of ageing wind turbines across the country that can be repowered, within the next 30 days.

Speaking at an event in Goa on the occasion of Global Wind Day, Joshi said India possesses a large fleet of older wind turbines that could be replaced with modern, higher-capacity machines capable of generating significantly more electricity from the same sites.

“Since we have a large number of old turbines, I would like IWTMA and WIPPA to submit a detailed assessment within 30 days about the number of such turbines across the country,” he said.

India has set a target of achieving 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036.


India's wind energy journey is gaining momentum with strong localisation, advanced manufacturing capabilities and growing global competitiveness, Joshi said on Monday.

Joshi stated that having components ranging from nacelles and blades to wind turbine towers and sophisticated gearboxes, the Indian industry is proving its strength across the wind energy value chain and is well-positioned to expand its footprint in global markets.

The minister also launched the WT-MARUT portal, which facilitates end-to-end tracking of wind energy components, from manufacturing facilities to project sites, ensuring robust traceability, accountability and compliance across the entire value chain.

As India's wind energy sector continues to scale new heights, the launch of the WT-MARUT Portal marks a major step towards greater transparency, efficiency and digital integration, Joshi said.

The minister also felicitated outstanding states and industry stakeholders for their contributions to the growth of India's wind energy sector.

Also, he released a publication and three reports covering manufacturing, project development and long-term power system planning in the wind energy sector.

During his address, the minister highlighted India's record wind energy capacity addition, growing manufacturing strength, rising demand from data centres and export-oriented industries, and the increasing role of wind in delivering reliable and affordable clean energy.

Suzlon Energy, in a statement, said that Joshi also unveiled its wind turbine powerhouse, the S175 (5 MW), following its commissioning at Vijayanagar, Karnataka.

With a 175-meter rotor, a 160-meter hybrid lattice tower, and a 247.5-meter blade tip height, the S175 accesses stronger, steadier wind layers for enhanced energy capture, the company said.