By Hemant Sharma On a windy day, India’s clean energy future is visible from far away. Tall white turbines rise over dry plateaus, coastal belts, desert edges and mountain passes. Their blades move slowly, but the power behind them is huge. From Kanyakumari to Kutch, from Jaisalmer to Sangli, India’s wind farms are now an important part of the country’s renewable energy story.
Wind power is especially important because it supports India’s clean electricity mix along with solar energy. As per MNRE data, India’s cumulative installed wind power capacity reached 56,807.04 MW as on 31 May 2026. The government has also said that India has crossed 56 GW of cumulative wind capacity and ranks 4th globally in installed wind turbine capacity.
Unlike thermal or nuclear plants, wind power projects are usually spread across large areas, with many turbines installed across nearby villages and ridges. So this list includes India’s major wind farms, wind parks and large wind project clusters based on capacity, importance and current relevance in 2026.
1. Muppandal Wind Farm, Tamil Nadu
Muppandal Wind Farm in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu is the most famous wind power site in India. Located near the Aralvaimozhi pass, the area receives strong seasonal winds, making it one of the best natural wind corridors in the country.
Muppandal is widely recognised as India’s largest operational onshore wind farm, with installed capacity often listed around 1,500 MW. The project is not one single compact plant but a huge wind energy belt with turbines from different developers and manufacturers. It helped Tamil Nadu become India’s early leader in wind energy and still remains a symbol of India’s wind revolution.
- Capacity: Around 1,500 MW
- Location: Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
- Importance: India’s most iconic operational wind farm
2. Jaisalmer Wind Park, Rajasthan
Jaisalmer Wind Park is Rajasthan’s biggest wind energy landmark. Located in the desert region of western Rajasthan, it uses the open, dry and windy landscape around Jaisalmer to generate clean power. The project was developed mainly by Suzlon and has grown in phases over the years.
The Jaisalmer wind complex is generally reported as a 1 GW-plus wind park. Suzlon’s older official factsheet mentioned the Jaisalmer wind farm at over 1.6 GW, while other project listings describe the core park at around 1,064 MW. This difference usually comes from how the larger wind cluster is counted. Either way, Jaisalmer remains one of India’s biggest wind power zones.
- Capacity: 1,000 MW-plus
- Location: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
- Importance: Major desert wind energy hub
3. Kutch Wind Farm / Kutch Wind Cluster, Gujarat
Kutch has become one of India’s most powerful renewable energy regions. The district has strong wind resources, large open land parcels and excellent grid-linked renewable development. Suzlon’s factsheet earlier mentioned the Kutch wind farm at over 1.4 GW of installed capacity.
In 2026, Kutch is even more important because Gujarat has become India’s leading wind power state. MNRE-linked state data reported Gujarat as the top state in installed wind capacity, and recent state-level reporting placed Gujarat’s wind power capacity above 15 GW. Kutch is also connected with the larger Khavda renewable energy development, where wind and solar are being expanded on a massive scale.
- Capacity: Over 1,400 MW in the older Kutch wind cluster
- Location: Kutch, Gujarat
- Importance: Gujarat’s most important wind-rich region
4. Brahmanvel Wind Farm, Maharashtra
Brahmanvel Wind Farm in Dhule district of Maharashtra is one of the largest wind farms in the state. It is located in a region where open land, elevation and steady wind flow support large turbine installation.
Global Energy Monitor lists Brahmanvel as an operating onshore wind farm with 528 MW nameplate capacity. A Maharashtra wind power profile also mentions Brahmanvel wind farm at around 528 MW, making it one of the most important wind power assets in western India.
- Capacity: Around 528 MW
- Location: Dhule district, Maharashtra
- Importance: One of Maharashtra’s largest wind farms
5. Tondehal Wind Farm, Karnataka
Tondehal Wind Farm in Koppal district of Karnataka is one of the major new-generation wind projects linked with ReNew Power. Siemens Gamesa announced a 322 MW wind project at Tondehal, using 93 SG 3.4-145 turbines.
This project is important because Karnataka has become one of India’s leading wind power states. It also shows how India’s wind sector is moving from older small turbines to larger, more efficient machines. In 2026, Tondehal stands out as a major modern wind project, even though some trackers still describe it in construction-stage records.
- Capacity: Around 322 MW
- Location: Koppal district, Karnataka
- Importance: Major modern wind project with high-capacity turbines
6. Hombal Wind Farm, Karnataka
Hombal Wind Farm in Gadag district is another important Karnataka wind project connected with ReNew Power. Siemens Gamesa’s project announcement mentioned Hombal as a 301 MW wind project using 87 SG 3.4-145 turbines.
Hombal is important because it belongs to the new phase of Indian wind development, where larger turbines are improving generation from available wind sites. Karnataka’s strong wind belt, especially in districts like Gadag, Koppal, Vijayapura, Chitradurga and Ballari, makes the state a key wind energy centre.
- Capacity: Around 301 MW
- Location: Gadag district, Karnataka
- Importance: Large new-age wind project in Karnataka
7. Dhalgaon Wind Farm, Maharashtra
Dhalgaon Wind Farm is located in Sangli district of Maharashtra. It is one of the older but still important wind farms in the state’s western wind belt. Maharashtra’s wind profile lists Dhalgaon wind farm at 278 MW and identifies it among the state’s major wind farms.
The Sangli-Satara belt has many wind projects because of favourable terrain and wind conditions. Dhalgaon’s importance lies in its contribution to Maharashtra’s renewable energy capacity and its role in the early expansion of private wind projects in the state.
- Capacity: Around 278 MW
- Location: Sangli district, Maharashtra
- Importance: Major wind farm in Maharashtra’s Sangli wind belt
8. Vankusawade Wind Park, Maharashtra
Vankusawade Wind Park is located on a high plateau near Satara in Maharashtra. The site is close to the Western Ghats and benefits from strong winds, especially during the monsoon season. It is one of the better-known wind parks in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra’s wind profile lists Vankusawade Wind Park at 259 MW, while Global Energy Monitor separately records an operating capacity of 189 MW for the tracked project entry. The variation comes from different methods of counting nearby turbines and project phases. Still, Vankusawade remains one of India’s best-known wind power locations.
- Capacity: Around 189–259 MW, depending on counting method
- Location: Satara district, Maharashtra
- Importance: Famous plateau-based wind park
9. Sidhpur-II Wind Site, Gujarat
Sidhpur-II in Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat, is an important modern wind energy site developed by KP Energy. KP Energy says it has commissioned a 252 MW Hybrid CPP Project at Sidhpur-II, while other project updates mention the 250.8 MW ISTS-connected wind project linked with Apraava Energy and SECI bidding.
This project is important because Gujarat is now India’s wind power leader. The Dwarka and Kutch regions are becoming central to large-scale wind and hybrid renewable development. Sidhpur-II also reflects the new trend of combining wind, solar and corporate power supply models.
- Capacity: Around 250.8–252 MW
- Location: Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gujarat
- Importance: Major modern wind/hybrid-linked project
10. Beluguppa Wind Farm, Andhra Pradesh
Beluguppa Wind Farm is located in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. It is a 100.8 MW onshore wind project associated with Orange Renewable. Power Technology lists Beluguppa Wind Farm as a 100.8 MW active onshore project, while an ADB-linked project document also describes the Beluguppa site as having 100.8 MW total capacity.
Andhra Pradesh has strong wind potential in districts like Anantapur, Kurnool and nearby dry plateau regions. Beluguppa is not as large as Muppandal or Jaisalmer, but it is still a significant wind farm and a useful example of private-sector wind development in southern India.
- Capacity: 100.8 MW
- Location: Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh
- Importance: Major Andhra Pradesh wind project
Conclusion
India’s wind power sector is no longer limited to one or two states. Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have all created major wind energy zones. From Muppandal and Jaisalmer to Kutch, Brahmanvel and Sidhpur-II, these wind farms are helping India move toward cleaner and more secure electricity.