Windergy India 2024 Opens, Showcases India’s Leadership in Wind Energy
Chennai: Windergy India 2024, India’s premier wind energy trade fair and conference, officially kicked off today at the Chennai Trade Centre, heralding the start of three days of insightful discussions, cutting-edge technology displays, and strategic collaboration opportunities.
The event has attracted over 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, further establishing India as a key player in the global wind energy landscape.
Organised by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and PDA Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Windergy India 2024 is supported by the Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, NITI Aayog, and is recognised under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
The inaugural day saw distinguished dignitaries such as Sudeep Jain (IAS), Additional Secretary, MNRE, Government of India; Beela Venkatesan (IAS), Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Government of Tamil Nadu; and Lalit Bohra (IRTS), Joint Secretary, MNRE, Government of India, gracing the event as chief guests.
As India rises as a global leader in renewable energy, it proudly holds the position of the fourth-largest country in wind energy installations. Tamil Nadu, with the highest concentration of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) manufacturing units in India, remains at the forefront of this achievement, driving India’s wind energy sector forward.
With climate change intensifying and global temperatures on the rise, the transition to renewable energy is now more crucial than ever. Windergy India 2024 stands as a strong testament to India’s ongoing response to the climate crisis, showcasing its resolve to accelerate the clean energy transition.
The opening day of Windergy India 2024 featured dynamic sessions where industry leaders and policymakers explored India’s path toward achieving its 2030 renewable energy goals. The Tulsi R. Tanti Memorial Lecture reflected on India’s journey to energy self-reliance and the critical role wind energy plays.
Panel discussions focused on key topics, including innovative auction mechanisms for renewable energy deployment, the urgent need for affordable capital to drive India’s green energy transition post-COP28, and the challenges of scaling grid capacity to integrate 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, as outlined in the CEA’s 2022 report. These discussions highlighted opportunities and challenges in financing, infrastructure, and policy needed to support India’s ambitious renewable energy goals.
Windergy India 2024 is also hosting international pavilions from Denmark and Spain, showcasing their commitment to collaborating with India in advancing the wind energy sector.
The United Kingdom, a partner country for the event, joins the expo alongside exhibitors from Germany, France, the United States, China, Sweden, Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Brazil and Japan.
This truly global participation underscores Windergy India’s position as a key platform for international collaboration in the renewable energy sector.
Windergy India 2024 is a clear reflection of India’s expanding leadership in the global wind energy market. With strong policy support, the event serves as a vital platform for businesses, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to explore new opportunities, foster strategic partnerships, and contribute to building a robust wind energy ecosystem.
As India sets its sights on a net-zero future, Windergy India 2024 stands as a milestone event in the country’s journey toward sustainable energy and climate resilience.
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