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 in 2024 alone, the world added another 127 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 2025 in India India has set national goals : 50% of power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, and a net-zero India by 2070. Wind energy is central to achieving these goals.Wind Energy is at the centre of India’s strategy for the renewable energy sector. India is manufacturing wind turbines ranging from 225 kW to 5.2 MW, with 33 models being produced by 14 companies. These turbines meet the domestic needs and are also cost-competitive globally. 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 Rs 3.90 per unit is too high. Domestic manufacturing must become more efficient, not just to meet country's targets, but to boost exports. An event was organised by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to celebrate the World Wind Day. Reports released druing the event : Wind Energy Roadmap and Manufacturing Roadmap Felicitiation of Best performing States in terms of Wind Capacity addition : Karnataka was first with a wind capacity addition of 1331.48 MW followed by Tamil Nadu (1136.37 MW) and Gujarat (954.76 MW) To fully unlock national wind potential, the following 5 priorities are to be focussed: Expanding into new states like Madhya Pradesh,Telangana, and Odisha. Launching the offshore sector with 4 GW of leasing areas identified in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu and tenders being readied. Integrating wind into round-the-clock and firm green power strategies, through storage-linked business models. Modernising the grid, investing in AI-based forecasting to manage variable renewable energy. Boosting local manufacturing across the entire wind value chain. Sources : Global Wind Day website; PIB