“Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a wind energy hub with new farms planned for 2025, aiming to boost renewable energy capacity. Supported by government policies and private investments, these projects promise economic growth and sustainability, aligning with India’s 2030 clean energy goals. Challenges like land acquisition and grid connectivity persist, but UP’s wind sector is poised for significant expansion.”
Uttar Pradesh Gears Up for Wind Energy Boom in 2025
Uttar Pradesh (UP), traditionally reliant on thermal power, is making strides in renewable energy with ambitious plans for new wind farms in 2025. The state, known for its vast agricultural landscape, is leveraging its wind potential, particularly in regions like Bundelkhand and Purvanchal, to contribute to India’s goal of 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030, with wind energy targeted at 140 GW.
In 2024, India’s wind energy sector added 3,223 MW, bringing the total installed capacity to 47,959 MW. UP, though not among the top wind-producing states like Gujarat or Tamil Nadu, is catching up. The state government, in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has identified sites with wind speeds suitable for turbine installations, particularly at 120 meters above ground level, where potential is estimated at 695.5 GW nationally.
Key projects in UP for 2025 include hybrid wind-solar initiatives, driven by the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy of 2018, which promotes efficient land and grid use. Companies like Suzlon Energy and ReNew are eyeing UP for new installations, with Suzlon reporting a 377% profit surge in Q4 FY25, signaling strong investor confidence. The state’s focus on green hydrogen, with UP holding 13% of India’s potential, further supports wind farm development to power industrial clusters.
The UP government is offering incentives like concessional land rates and streamlined approvals to attract private developers. In 2024, open-access models gained traction, allowing direct power sales to consumers, with 4.8 GW added nationwide. UP’s policies align with this trend, encouraging corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) for data centers and industries seeking round-the-clock renewable energy.
However, challenges remain. Land acquisition in UP’s densely populated regions is a hurdle, with delays in right-of-way permissions impacting project timelines. Grid connectivity issues, a national bottleneck, are also critical, as India’s transmission infrastructure lags behind renewable capacity growth. The Green Energy Corridor initiative aims to address this, targeting 111 GW of grid capacity by 2030, but progress is slow.
Repowering older turbines is another focus, with UP’s existing smaller wind farms, many with sub-1.5 MW turbines, ripe for upgrades. MNRE’s revised 2023 repowering policy facilitates this, promising higher efficiency without additional land use. UP’s wind farms could see a 20-30% output increase through such initiatives, boosting economic viability.
The state’s wind sector is also creating jobs, with estimates suggesting 40,000 jobs in India’s wind industry in 2022, expected to grow sixfold by 2030. UP’s projects will contribute to this, spanning construction, maintenance, and manufacturing, with India’s 18 GW annual turbine production capacity supporting local supply chains.
Disclaimer: This article is based on recent reports, industry data, and government sources, including MNRE, NIWE, and media outlets like WindInsider and Mercom India. Information is accurate as of September 2025, but project timelines and capacities may change. Readers are advised to verify details with official sources.