Bengaluru, 15 June 

Karnataka has topped the country in wind power capacity addition for the financial year 2024–25, with a record 1,331.48 MW installed, earning it the first-place award at Global Wind Day 2025 celebrations in Bengaluru on Sunday.

State Energy Minister KJ George received the award from Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, during the event themed ‘Pawan-Urja: Powering the Future of India’.

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat followed, adding 1,136.37 MW and 954.76 MW respectively.

“This milestone is more than a number; it reflects Karnataka’s leadership in clean energy,” said George. The state’s total installed wind power capacity now stands at 7,351 MW.

He announced plans for 17 GW of upcoming wind projects, including over 5 GW under the Renewable Energy Cluster Programme. Infrastructure upgrades include 20+ substations, 400 KV corridors, and Renewable Energy Reserve Zones.

George highlighted that ₹4 lakh crore worth of renewable energy investments were signed at the 2025 Global Investors Meet—accounting for 40% of total investments.

Union Minister Joshi lauded Karnataka, calling it the “land of Hanuman, the original wind power symbol,” and noted India is now the world’s fourth-largest wind power generator with 51.5 GW capacity.

He emphasised the national 2030 target of 500 GW renewable energy—100 GW from wind, including 30 GW offshore—and called for boosting domestic manufacturing and exports.

A report titled ‘Ramping up Local Manufacturing for Wind Turbines in India’ was released on the occasion.

Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta said Karnataka’s capacity now rivals countries like Sweden and Australia.