Global Wind Day is celebrated every year on 15 June. It is a day for discovering wind, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth. About Wind energy Wind energy is now one of the cheapest forms of energy generation in large parts of the world. Globally wind energy capacity passed the first 1 TW milestone in 2023, and stood at 1.3 TW as of the 2025. And in 2025 alone, the world added another 165 GW, making it the best year ever for new wind energy installations. Wind energy development started on land. But more and more countries are now building wind turbines at sea. Some wind farms can even float in deep water! The benefits of wind energy are Wind energy is a clean fuel and hence environment friendly Wind farms boost local economies, especially in rural areas. Wind energy is competetitive and scalable Wind energy can coexist with other sectors, the land where wind farms are located can also be used for farming and other purposes. World Wind Day 2026 - Our Wind, Our Community Wind farms are doing more than just generating clean electricity. They are building confidence at a local level. Communities are seeing real benefits from wind: community funds, shared ownership, new infrastructure and renewed public spaces. And Global Wind Day is a chance for people of all ages to learn more about wind energy – and what it can mean for the places they live. Not as an abstract climate solution, but as a source of local opportunity, local pride and shared progress. This year’s Global Wind Day is all about building confidence. Confidence that clean, home-grown energy works. Confidence that communities can shape projects in ways that matter to them. Confidence that the energy transition can strengthen local life. World Wind Day 2026 in India Wind Resource Potential India's estimated gross wind power potential is 695.5 GW at 120 metres and 1,163.9 GW at 150 metres above ground level. Majority of the assessed wind potential at 150 Meter is concentrated in eight high-resource states: Rajasthan: 284.2 GW; Gujarat: 180.8 GW; Maharashtra: 173.9 GW; Karnataka: 169.3 GW; Andhra Pradesh: 123.3 GW; Tamil Nadu: 95.1 GW; Madhya Pradesh: 55.4 GW, Telangana: 54.7 GW. More than 900 wind-monitoring stations have been installed nationwide to map wind resources and identify high-potential sites for wind energy development. Wind potential maps have been developed at 50 m, 80 m, 100 m, 120 m, and 150 m hub heights. India's vast wind resource base provides a strong foundation for achieving 100 GW wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036. Wind Capacity and Manufacturing Growth India ranks 4th globally in installed wind power capacity. Installed wind capacity increased from 21.04 GW in March 2014 to 56.09 GW in March 2026, a 2.66-fold increase. An additional 28 GW is under implementation. India recorded its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW in 2025-26, surpassing the previous record of 4.15 GW in 2024-25. Nearly 45% of wind generation occurs during peak demand hours, complementing solar power and strengthening grid reliability. Wind Turbine Manufacturing Capacity has increased from 10 GW in 2014 to about 24 GW, as on March 2026. The sector has achieved 70-80% indigenisation across key components. Strong domestic supply chains exist for blades, towers, gearboxes, and other critical equipment. Issues faced in Wind energy sector Round the clock power and grid stability. It is suggested to combine wind with solar and storage (BESS) to deliver round-the-clock power and grid stability. Competitiveness of traiffs : A rate of around Rs 3.69 per unit is too high. Domestic manufacturing must become more efficient, not just to meet country's targets, but to boost exports. To fully unlock national wind potential, the following 5 priorities are to be focussed: Expanding wind deployment into emerging states such as Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha. Launching India's offshore wind sector through identified leasing areas in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Integrating wind power into Round-the-Clock (RTC) Renewable Energy solutions through storage-linked business models. Modernising the grid and deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based forecasting tools for renewable energy management. Strengthening domestic manufacturing across the entire wind energy value chain. Sources : Global Wind Day website; PIB