1.8 GW of Wind Capacity Added in Q3 2026
India added 1.8 GW of wind power capacity in the third quarter of 2026, as reported by MVA Pulse on 19 October 2026. The addition underlines continued momentum in the country's wind energy build-out, with a sizeable pipeline of projects now at various stages of development across multiple states.
Projects India tracks 340 live wind-based power projects in India, spanning planning, approvals and active construction. Two projects were added to that tracked universe in the last 90 days.
Projects in Active Construction
Of the 340 tracked wind projects, 55 have reached the Construction Started stage, indicating near-term demand for equipment, civil contractors and electrical works. A further 122 are Under Approvals and 55 are at the Planning stage, pointing to a substantial forward pipeline for suppliers monitoring early-stage opportunities.
Selected projects currently in construction include:
- Wind Based Power Unit, Koppal, Karnataka — promoted by Serentica Renewables India Private Limited, valued at Rs 1,800 crore.
- Wind Based Power Unit, Bharuch, Gujarat — promoted by KPI Green Energy Limited, valued at Rs 468 crore.
- Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Unit, Rajasthan — promoted by AMPIN Energy Utility Private Limited, valued at Rs 944 crore.
- Wind Power Project, Sangli, Maharashtra — promoted by Sunsure Energy; value not recorded.
- Wind Power Project, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu — promoted by Sprng Akshaya Urja Private Limited, valued at Rs 264 crore.
| Project | Promoter | Location | Value | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Based Power Unit | Serentica Renewables India Private Limited | Koppal, Karnataka | Rs 1,800 crore | Construction Started |
| Wind Based Power Unit | KPI Green Energy Limited | Bharuch, Gujarat | Rs 468 crore | Construction Started |
| Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Unit | AMPIN Energy Utility Private Limited | Rajasthan | Rs 944 crore | Construction Started |
| Wind Power Project | Sprng Akshaya Urja Private Limited | Dindigul, Tamil Nadu | Rs 264 crore | Construction Started |
| Wind Farm Project | National Institute of Wind Energy | Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu | Rs 300 crore | Under Approvals |
| Wind Power Project | Purvah Green Power Private Limited | Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh | Rs 40 crore | Under Approvals |
Geography: Where the Pipeline Is Concentrated
Gujarat dominates the tracked wind project pipeline with 124 projects, reflecting the state's established wind corridor and large renewable energy parks such as Khavda. Maharashtra follows with 58 projects, and Andhra Pradesh with 42. Karnataka accounts for 36 tracked projects, Tamil Nadu for 26, and Madhya Pradesh for 22.
This geographic distribution is directly relevant to suppliers assessing where to position resources, service centres or bid teams. Gujarat and Maharashtra together account for more than half of all tracked wind projects nationally. Recent project activity in Karnataka — including the Rs 1,800 crore Koppal project — and Tamil Nadu's multiple construction-stage schemes indicate those states are also active procurement markets.
For a full breakdown of power projects across India, including wind, solar and hybrid schemes, the Projects India sector overview provides state-level and stage-level filters.
Projects Approaching Construction
With 122 projects Under Approvals and a further 8 at the Approvals Received stage, a meaningful volume of wind schemes is expected to move towards tendering and construction in the coming quarters. Recent examples include:
- Wind Power Project, Chennai, Tamil Nadu — promoted by Orient Green Power Company Limited; value not recorded; Under Approvals.
- Wind Farm Project, Dhanushkodi, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu — promoted by National Institute of Wind Energy; valued at Rs 300 crore; Under Approvals.
- Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Unit, Fulsar, Bhavnagar, Gujarat — promoted by Aditya Birla Renewables Limited; value not recorded; Under Approvals.
Projects India currently records zero open tenders in the broader Power Projects sector. Suppliers tracking tender release timelines for wind projects can monitor the live tenders page for updates as approvals-stage schemes progress.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The 1.8 GW capacity addition reported for Q3 2026 is consistent with a construction pipeline that includes 55 projects at the Construction Started stage, spread across Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. For equipment makers and civil contractors, the near-term opportunity set is concentrated in Gujarat — where 124 projects are tracked — and Maharashtra, with 58.
The 122 projects currently Under Approvals represent the next wave of procurement activity. Suppliers seeking early positioning should monitor approvals progress in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, which together hold a large share of that pre-construction inventory. Tamil Nadu's active construction projects, including schemes by Sprng Akshaya Urja and Sunsure Energy, also indicate ongoing demand for erection, cabling and balance-of-plant contractors in that state.
Firms active in wind-adjacent segments — such as battery storage — may also note the Rs 800 crore BESS project by Gensol Engineering at Khavda RE Power Park, Kutch, Gujarat, which is currently at the Construction Started stage, signalling that hybrid storage requirements are emerging alongside conventional wind development.
Further detail on individual schemes is available on the wind-based power projects tracking page.
Frequently asked questions
How much wind capacity did India add in Q3 2026?
India added 1.8 GW of wind power capacity in the third quarter of 2026, according to a report published by MVA Pulse on 19 October 2026. No further breakdown by state or developer was available from the source.
Which states have the most wind power projects in India?
Projects India tracks 340 wind-based power projects nationwide. Gujarat leads with 124 tracked projects, followed by Maharashtra with 58, Andhra Pradesh with 42, Karnataka with 36, Tamil Nadu with 26, and Madhya Pradesh with 22.
How many wind projects in India are under construction?
Projects India tracks 55 wind-based power projects at the Construction Started stage across India, with a further 122 Under Approvals and 55 at the Planning stage, representing a substantial forward pipeline.
Are there open tenders for wind power projects in India right now?
Projects India currently records zero open tenders in the Power Projects sector, which includes wind-based power. Suppliers can monitor the live tenders page for updates as approvals-stage projects progress toward procurement.
