Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in India
India: Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity was 104,007 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in India, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in India stood at 104,007 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 27.5% on the previous year and up 217.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in India peaked at 104,007 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places India 5th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 540.56 terawatt-hours | 30.3 terawatt-hours | 1,446 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,124 terawatt-hours | 1,582 terawatt-hours | 16,271 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,675 terawatt-hours | 19,456 terawatt-hours | 63,314 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 77,704 terawatt-hours | 60,427 terawatt-hours | 104,007 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More energy & mining data for India
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.7% (2024)
- Gas production 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 17.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in India?
- Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in India was 104,007 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 104,007 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does India rank for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity?
- India ranks 5th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.