WT-MARUT Launched: India’s First Digital Platform for Wind Supply Chain

India has taken a significant leap in its renewable energy journey with the launch of WT-MARUT, the nation's first dedicated digital platform designed to manage the wind energy supply chain. This strategic move aims to strengthen the domestic manufacturing ecosystem and streamline the complexities of clean energy expansion across the country.

Strengthening Traceability with WT-MARUT

Launched by the Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, WT-MARUT is engineered to provide end-to-end tracking of vital wind energy components. The platform will monitor everything from the initial stages at manufacturing facilities to the final installation at project sites. By digitizing this process, the government aims to ensure much higher levels of traceability, accountability, and regulatory compliance throughout the entire value chain.

This digital intervention comes at a time when the Indian wind industry is showcasing immense technical prowess. Domestic manufacturers have demonstrated advanced capabilities in producing critical components, including nacelles, blades, wind turbine towers, and sophisticated gearboxes, positioning India to become a major player in global export markets.

Record-Breaking Growth and Ambitious Targets

The launch coincides with a period of unprecedented growth for the sector. India recently added a record 6.1 GW of new wind capacity in the 2025-26 period, marking its highest-ever annual addition. With a cumulative installed capacity exceeding 56.1 GW, India has officially secured its position as the world’s fourth-largest wind energy market.

Despite these milestones, a massive gap remains between current capacity and the nation's natural resources. India’s estimated wind energy potential stands at a staggering 1,164 GW, meaning the current installations account for less than 5% of the total potential. To bridge this gap, the government has set aggressive installation targets: reaching 100 GW by 2030 and scaling up to 155 GW by 2035.

Wind Energy: A Pillar for Net-Zero Ambitions

Sekta ya upepo inatambuliwa zaidi na zaidi kama nguzo muhimu ya usalama mpana wa nishati na malengo ya hali ya hewa ya India. Girish Tanti, Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Watengenezaji Mitambo ya Upepo ya India, alisisitiza kuwa nishati ya upepo inabaki kuwa moja ya teknolojia zinazoweza kupatikana leo ambazo zina ushindani mkubwa wa gharama na zinazoendana vyema na gridi ya umeme.

Upanuzi wa miundombinu ya upepo si suala la uwezo tu; ni sehemu muhimu ya mpango wa India wa kufikia uwezo wa GW 500 wa nishati isiyotokana na mafuta ya fosili ifikapo mwaka 2030. Hatimaye, ufanisi utakaopatikana kupitia mifumo kama WT-MARUT utakuwa na mchango mkubwa katika kuisaidia India kutimiza ahadi yake ya muda mrefu ya kufikia uzalishaji sifuri wa kaboni ifikapo mwaka 2070.

Mambo Muhimu ya Kuzingatia

• Mabadiliko ya Kidijitali: Jukwaa la WT-MARUT linaanzisha ufuatiliaji wa vipengele kuanzia mwanzo hadi mwisho ili kuimarisha uwajibikaji na uzingatiaji wa kanuni katika mnyororo wa ugavi wa nishati ya upepo.
• Upanuzi wa Haraka: India imekuwa soko la nne kwa ukubwa wa upepo duniani, ikirekodi ongezeko la kihistoria la GW 6.1 katika mwaka 2025-26.
• Mipango ya Baadaye: Serikali inalenga kufikia uwezo wa GW 100 wa upepo ifikapo mwaka 2030, ikitumia uwezo mkubwa ambao haujatumiwa wa GW 1,164.