India Launches WT-MARUT to Transform Wind Energy Supply Chain

India has taken a significant leap toward optimizing its renewable energy infrastructure with the launch of WT-MARUT, the nation’s first dedicated digital platform for managing the wind energy supply chain. Unveiled by Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, this portal aims to bolster domestic manufacturing and ensure seamless execution of large-scale wind projects.

Strengthening Traceability with WT-MARUT

The introduction of WT-MARUT marks a shift toward data-driven management in the renewable sector. The platform is designed to facilitate end-to-end tracking of critical wind energy components, moving them from manufacturing facilities directly to project sites. By digitizing this process, the government aims to ensure higher levels of traceability, accountability, and regulatory compliance across the entire value chain.

Minister Joshi highlighted that the Indian wind industry has already built robust technical capabilities. Indian manufacturers are currently excelling in producing complex components, including nacelles, blades, wind turbine towers, and advanced gearboxes. The digital integration provided by WT-MARUT is expected to help these domestic players scale their operations and eventually expand their footprint in global markets.

Record-Breaking Growth and Future Targets

The launch comes at a time when India’s wind energy sector is witnessing unprecedented momentum. In the 2025-26 period, India added a record 6.1 GW of new wind capacity, marking its highest-ever annual addition. With a total installed capacity exceeding 56.1 GW, India has solidified its position as the world’s fourth-largest wind energy market.

Despite this rapid growth, there remains immense room for expansion. Currently, the installed capacity utilizes less than 5% of India’s estimated wind potential of 1,164 GW. To bridge this gap, the government has set ambitious long-term milestones:

Wind Energy’s Role in India’s Net-Zero Ambition

उद्योगातील दिग्गज या गोष्टीवर भर देतात की पवन ऊर्जा ही केवळ विकासाचा चालक नसून भारताच्या ऊर्जा सुरक्षेचा एक आधारस्तंभ आहे. इंडियन विंड टर्बाइन मॅन्युफॅक्चरर्स असोसिएशनचे अध्यक्ष गिरीश तांती यांनी नमूद केले की, पवन ऊर्जा ही आज उपलब्ध असलेल्या सर्वात किफायतशीर आणि ग्रिड-अनुकूल अक्षय ऊर्जा तंत्रज्ञानांपैकी एक आहे.

भारत आपली व्यापक हवामान उद्दिष्टे गाठण्याच्या दिशेने वाटचाल करत असताना—ज्यामध्ये २०३० पर्यंत ५०० GW बिगर-जीवाश्म इंधन क्षमता प्राप्त करणे आणि २०७० पर्यंत नेट-झिरो उत्सर्जन गाठणे समाविष्ट आहे—WT-MARUT सारख्या प्लॅटफॉर्मद्वारे मिळणारी कार्यक्षमता अत्यंत महत्त्वाची ठरेल. उत्पादन आणि प्रकल्प विकास जीवनचक्र सुव्यवस्थित करून, भारत अधिक अचूकता आणि वेगाने या महत्त्वपूर्ण ऊर्जा संक्रमणांना सामोरे जाण्यासाठी स्वतःला सज्ज करत आहे.

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