India Wind Energy Market Highlights – May 2025

India is quickly working to add wind energy, as seen by the recent announcement of several important projects in May 2025. Large hybrid renewable projects, new orders for wind turbines and victory in renewable auctions are helping to boost the country’s renewable energy supply. ReNew, Senvion India, Inox Neo Energies and ACME Solar are powering India’s focus on reducing emissions, generating clean energy and offering work opportunities. These plans fit well with what states hope to achieve and what is planned at the national level for clean energy.

India Accelerates Wind Energy Vision with Major Projects, Global Partnerships, and Research Collaborations

1. ReNew to invest INR 22,000 crore in a major hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh

ReNew Energy Global Plc (“ReNew”) announced that it will invest ~INR 22,000 crore (USD ~2.5 billion) to set up one of India’s largest hybrid renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district, On May 16, 2025.

• With a proposed capacity of 2.8 GW—comprising 1.8 GWp of solar, 1 GW of wind, and a 2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS)—this will be among the biggest single-site renewable complexes in India.

• Phase one of the project is already underway, featuring 587 MWp solar, 250 MW wind, and a 415 MWh BESS, all backed by signed power purchase agreements (PPAs). Additional capacity will be roll out in future phases.

ReNew has a portfolio of 717 MW of operational wind capacity and 60 MW of solar capacity spread over 10 sites in Andhra Pradesh.

The company is dedicated to promoting clean energy-led growth in the state, and with this project, it will generate ~1,500 direct and indirect jobs as it works in tandem with the government towards the state’s target of generating 78.5 GW of solar, 35 GW of wind power capacity, and 25 GWh of battery energy storage.

2. Continuum Green Energy orders 420 MW wind turbines from Senvion India

Senvion India reached a major milestone on May 16, 2025, when it converting into a firm order the conditional agreement signed in September 2024 with Continuum Green Energy for 100 units of its 4.2M160 wind turbine generators (WTGs). It is an important step up for India's wind energy pipeline, which adds 420 MW in capacity.

• The first deliveries are scheduled for April 2026, and installations will take place across several project sites jointly selected by Senvion and Continuum. Both companies also pledged their commitment to India’s fast clean energy transition.

• Senvion’s 4.2 M160 is a 4.2MW onshore turbine, co-developed between India and Germany to address the requirements to work on India’s wide range of wind conditions. The design features a 160-meter rotor and flexible hub heights, enabling higher energy yield, faster deployment, and easier maintenance.

• Moreover, more than 85 percent of the turbine components will be built locally, enabling domestic supply chains and providing new employment opportunities for India’s renewable industry.

3. Inox Neo Energies Wins 50 MW in Gujarat Wind Power Auction

Inox Neo Energies Ltd, a first foray into renewable energy development, announced success in securing 50 MW of wind capacity in its first competitive auction, on May 26, 2025. The win was for a grid-connected wind project in Gujarat through the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) Wind Phase-IX auction to allocate 250 MW of grid-connected wind projects in the state.

• Inox Neo, a subsidiary of Inox Clean Energy Ltd. and the renewable energy IPP arm of the INOXGFL Group, competed for 100 MW and was awarded 50 MW at a discovered tariff of INR 3.66/kWh.

• With this milestone in place, Inox Neo further expands its footprint in the wind energy sector in India as the company looks to enhance the availability of clean and affordable energy solutions for Indians.

4. ACME Solar Starts Operations of the First Phase of a Wind Project in Gujarat

ACME Solar Holdings officially started the first 26.4-megawatt section of its 50-megawatt wind power project in Shapar, Gujarat, on May 28, 2025. Thanks to this commissioning, the company’s capacity from renewables has gone up by 26.4 MW, to 2,731.4 MW.

• The development is funded by the Power Finance Corporation and conducted by ACME using their own EPC services, with Envision 3.3 MW turbines being installed. All the generated power is gathered at a 33/220 kV station and raised to 220 kV for transfer to the Shapar substation over a special transmission line.

• ACME’s own 100 MW wind farm is close to being finished, and like the Black Pear farm, it too will use the existing substation. The project’s power output is supported by a 25-year PPA signed between ACME Pokhran and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL).

• ACME Solar, which has developed a total of 6,970 MW of clean energy projects, is still pushing India’s renewable energy goals forward with another 4,238.6 MW under development.

India's Wind Energy Push Gains Momentum with Major Investments and Strategic Milestones

All of these projects are a sign that the wind energy industry is maturing with strong interest from investors, a rise in local manufacturing, and successful cooperation between the public and private sectors. While building their capacity and upgrading infrastructure, companies support job creation, local sourcing, and a sustainable future. India’s lively policy acts and growing participation by the private sector are helping create a brighter, energy-secure future. India’s ambitious plans for wind energy are becoming a reality, and are gaining pace with 7 GW now either active or being built.