India's Wind Energy Capacity Adds 1.4 GW in Q3 2025, Annual Growth Increases by 105%

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India added 1.4 GW of wind energy capacity in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, a 105% year-over-year (YoY) increase from 706.5 MW in Q3 2024, according to Mercom India Research. The sector, however, faced challenges such as supply chain disruptions, land acquisition hurdles, and delays in grid connectivity. The wind energy capacity additions declined 11% compared to Q2 2025, following the expiry of the waiver on interstate transmission system charges. The sector is expected to face continued challenges due to these factors, despite the significant growth in installed capacity.

Key Takeaways:

  • India added 1.4 GW of wind energy capacity in Q3 2025, a 105% YoY increase from 706.5 MW in Q3 2024.
  • The sector faced challenges such as supply chain disruptions, land acquisition hurdles, and delays in grid connectivity.
  • The wind energy capacity additions declined 11% compared to Q2 2025 due to the expiry of the waiver on interstate transmission system charges.
  • The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) withdrew 65 suo motu petitions initiated against various obligated entities for non-compliance with renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets.
  • The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) notified the Captive and Renewable Energy Generating Plants Regulations, 2024, setting a comprehensive framework for renewable and captive generation in the state.
  • Engineering, procurement, and construction company Bondada Engineering secured a contract to develop a 2 GW solar project in Andhra Pradesh under the state's Integrated Clean Energy Policy.
  • Solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies secured separate orders to supply 220 MW, 210 MW, and 140 MW of solar modules from undisclosed customers engaged in owning, developing, and operating renewable power projects in India.
  • Pahal Solar will set up a 2 GW solar cell and a 2 GW aluminum frame manufacturing facility in Surat, Gujarat, with facilities expected to be commissioned by late 2026.
  • Spain's total installed solar capacity reached 40,294 MW at the end of 2024, with new solar capacity additions of 7.2 GW in 2024, making it the second-largest solar market in Europe.
  • Romanias Ministry of Energy launched the third contracts for difference (CfD) auction for 290 MW of onshore wind energy projects, with bids to be submitted by November 14, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 1.4 GW: India added wind energy capacity in Q3 2025.
  • 105%: YoY increase in wind energy capacity additions from Q3 2024 to Q3 2025.
  • 706.5 MW: Wind energy capacity added in Q3 2024.
  • 11%: Decline in wind energy capacity additions compared to Q2 2025.
  • 65: Number of suo motu petitions withdrawn by MPERC.
  • 2 GW: Capacity of solar project to be developed by Bondada Engineering in Andhra Pradesh.
  • 9,000 acres: Land area of the solar project site in Andhra Pradesh.
  • 90 billion (~$1.01 billion): Estimated cost of the solar project in Andhra Pradesh.
  • 51%: Stake owned by Bondada Engineering in the special purpose vehicle set up for the project.
  • 220 MW, 210 MW, and 140 MW: Sales volumes of solar modules secured by Waaree Energies.
  • 122 MW: Sales volume of solar modules secured by Waaree Solar Americas.
  • 18.7 GW: Manufacturing capacity of solar modules by Waaree Energies.
  • 5.4 GW: Manufacturing capacity of solar cells by Waaree Energies.
  • 24 GW: Order book of Waaree Energies.
  • 470 billion (~$5.35 billion): Value of Waaree Energies' order book.
  • 40,294 MW: Total installed solar capacity in Spain at the end of 2024.
  • 7.2 GW: New solar capacity additions in Spain in 2024.
  • 290 MW: Capacity of onshore wind energy projects up for auction in Romania.

Sources:

  • Mercom India Research
  • Global Data Point.