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India's wind energy sector is strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and global competitiveness, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said while launching the WT-MARUT portal on Global Wind Day. The digital platform will enable end-to-end tracking of wind energy components across the supply chain, improving traceability and compliance. During the event, the minister also released industry reports, honoured key stakeholders and unveiled Suzlon Energy's new S175 (5 MW) wind turbine, designed to enhance energy generation and expand viable wind project locations.
India's wind energy sector is gaining momentum through increased localisation, advanced manufacturing capabilities and growing global competitiveness, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Monday while launching the WT-MARUT portal on the occasion of Global Wind Day. The digital platform has been developed to facilitate end-to-end tracking of wind energy components from manufacturing facilities to project sites, strengthening transparency and compliance across the value chain.
According to the minister, the WT-MARUT portal will enable robust traceability, accountability and digital integration for the wind energy supply chain. The platform is designed to monitor components throughout their journey from production to installation, supporting greater operational efficiency as India's wind energy capacity continues to expand.
Addressing the event, Joshi highlighted the progress made by the domestic wind energy industry, stating that Indian manufacturers have developed capabilities across the entire value chain, including the production of nacelles, blades, wind turbine towers and advanced gearboxes. He indicated that these capabilities position the country to strengthen its presence in international markets while supporting domestic renewable energy targets.
The minister also emphasised India's record wind energy capacity additions, expanding manufacturing ecosystem and increasing demand for renewable power from data centres and export-oriented industries. He noted that wind energy is expected to play an increasingly important role in delivering reliable and affordable clean energy as the country's energy transition progresses.
During the programme, Joshi felicitated states and industry stakeholders for their contributions to the growth of the wind energy sector. He also released a publication and three reports covering manufacturing, project development and long-term power system planning related to wind energy. In addition, he called upon industry participants to submit a detailed assessment of the potential for repowering ageing wind energy projects to improve efficiency and output from existing installations.
The event also witnessed the unveiling of Suzlon Energy's S175 (5 MW) wind turbine following its commissioning at Vijayanagar, Karnataka. According to the company, the turbine features a 175-metre rotor, a 160-metre hybrid lattice tower and a blade tip height of 247.5 metres, enabling it to access stronger and more consistent wind layers for enhanced energy generation.
Joshi stated that Suzlon has played an important role in the development of India's wind energy sector over the past three decades through continued technological innovation. He noted that the launch of the S175 5 MW turbine is expected to contribute to India's wind energy ambitions in both domestic and global markets while reflecting the country's growing capabilities in advanced clean energy technologies.
Suzlon Group Executive Vice Chairman Girish Tanti said the new turbine's significance lies not only in increasing energy generation but also in making previously unviable wind sites commercially feasible, thereby expanding the range of locations suitable for wind power development and broadening the country's wind energy potential.
Source - PTI
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