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IWTMA Unveils Roadmap to Position India as a Global Wind Turbine Export Hub

The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) has released a report titled "Elevating India's Wind Turbine Exports for Global Markets," outlining a comprehensive strategy to strengthen India's position as a leading global exporter of wind turbines and components. The report highlights that India's wind manufacturing sector has reached a significant milestone, with an annual manufacturing capacity of around 24 GW, well above the country's expected domestic demand of approximately 10 GW per year. During FY2025-26, India installed a record 6.1 GW of new wind capacity while wind turbine and component exports crossed INR 12,000 crore, marking an increase of nearly 50% compared to INR 8,200 crore in the previous financial year. With global wind installations projected to reach around 212 GW annually by 2030, IWTMA believes exports should become a key growth engine for the domestic industry.

To improve India's global competitiveness, the report recommends introducing an Export-Linked Wind Manufacturing Incentive (EL-WMI) along with an Indian Wind Export Finance Facility (I-WEFF) through institutions such as EXIM Bank or IREDA to provide long-term financing and buyer's credit for overseas projects. It also proposes an Export Credit Agency (ECA)-backed payment deferral mechanism, restoration of the Interest Equalisation Scheme for the wind sector, and recognition of wind turbine exports as project exports to enhance access to financing, guarantees and insurance. According to the report, these measures would help Indian manufacturers compete more effectively with established exporters such as China, Denmark, Germany and the United States.

The report also emphasises the need to deepen domestic manufacturing capabilities. While assembly-level localisation has reached around 70%, system-level localisation remains close to 50?cause of continued dependence on imported high-value components, including generators, converters and specialty castings. To address this, IWTMA recommends a phased localisation roadmap under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework, supported by manufacturing-linked incentives, duty rationalisation for specialty steel, supplier parks near ports, stronger OEM-MSME partnerships and diversified sourcing of rare-earth materials. It also calls for the establishment of an IECRE-recognised certification body through the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) and the creation of an ALMM Export Track to simplify certification for export-oriented products.

Beyond manufacturing, the report highlights the importance of technology innovation, global service capabilities and international partnerships. It recommends launching a dedicated National Wind R&D Mission focused on advanced 4–6 MW wind turbine platforms, digital twin technology, predictive maintenance, blade design and automated manufacturing. It also proposes setting up regional service hubs in key export markets such as South Africa, Australia, the Philippines and Central Asia, supported by AI-enabled monitoring systems and technicians trained to Global Wind Organisation (GWO) standards. To further strengthen India's international presence, IWTMA has proposed a "Brand India Wind" campaign that would promote Indian manufacturing capabilities through global trade fairs, government-led trade missions and strategic collaborations with utilities, EPC contractors and development finance institutions. The association believes these initiatives can help position India as a globally competitive supplier of integrated wind energy solutions while supporting the country's broader renewable energy and manufacturing ambitions.