India Becomes World’s No. 2 Wind Market in 2025: BNEF
Why in the news
A BNEF report showed India’s wind sector reaching a record year, lifting the country to second place worldwide for new installations.
Key facts
- Source: Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) report.
- 2025 additions: record 6.3 GW, up 85% from 2024 (roughly 3.4 GW).
- Rank: No. 2 in new wind installations, behind China, ahead of the US and Germany.
- Turbine maker: Adani Wind (manufacturing arm of Adani Green Energy) ranked 15th worldwide.
- Khavda: 30 GW renewable park under construction in Kutch, Gujarat; hybrid of solar and wind for steadier power.
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| Wind capacity commissioned in 2025 | 6.3 GW |
| Growth over 2024 | 85% |
| Global rank for new wind | 2nd (after China) |
| Adani Wind turbine-maker rank | 15th |
| Adani Green wind at Khavda in 2025 | Over 1 GW |
Key concepts
- Multi-technology complex auction: bidders must offer a mix such as wind, solar and battery storage so the grid gets steady power.
- Commissioning: final stage in which a plant is tested and linked to the grid for commercial operation.
- Khavda: the notes call it set to be the world’s largest renewable installation; its 30 GW is likened to a mid-sized country’s power capacity.
Exam angle
- Report publisher: BNEF.
- Park: Khavda, Kutch, Gujarat (30 GW).
- Capacity added in 2025: 6.3 GW.