Wind power in India
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Wind power generation capacity in India has significantly increased in recent years. As of 31 March 2024, the total installed wind power capacity was 45.887 gigawatts (GW). India has the fourth largest installed wind power capacity in the world.[2] Wind power capacity is mainly spread across the southern, western, and northwestern states.[3]
Wind power costs in India are decreasing rapidly.[4] The levelised tariff of wind power reached a record low of ₹2.43 (3.0¢ US) per kWh (without any direct or indirect subsidies) during auctions for wind projects in December 2017.[5][6][7] However, the levelised tariff increased to ₹3.17 (4.0¢ US) per kWh in May 2023.[8][9] In December 2017, union government announced the applicable guidelines for tariff-based wind power auctions to bring more clarity and minimise the risk to the developers.[10] Wind power installations occupy only 2% of the wind farm area facilitating rest of the area for agriculture, plantations, etc.[11] Wind power plants are also capable to provide fast frequency response in ramping up falling grid frequency.[12]