Karnataka’s Wind Power Capacity Growth

Current Context : During Global Wind Day 2025 in Bengaluru, Karnataka was honoured for adding 1,331.48 MW of new wind power capacity in FY 2024–25, leading all Indian states.

ABOUT WIND POWER IN KARNATAKA

• New Addition: 1,331.48 MW in FY 2024–25, raising the state’s total to 7,351 MW.
• Recognition: Awarded at the Global Wind Day event by the Union Ministry for New and Renewable Energy.
• Key Drivers:
  • Investment agreements worth ₹4 lakh crore signed at Karnataka’s 2025 Global Investors Meet.
  • Planned 17 GW under the Renewable Energy Cluster Programme, including 5 GW offshore.
• India’s Position:
  • Fourth‑largest wind power generator globally (51.5 GW installed).
  • National target: 100 GW wind capacity by 2030 as part of 500 GW renewable goal.