Karnataka has received the 2026 award for the highest wind power capacity under implementation, with 9 GW of wind energy projects currently at various implementation stages in the state. The recognition was announced at Windergy India 2026, a three-day industry event held in Chennai.
The award was presented by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to Divya Prabhu G.R.J., managing director of Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), at the eighth edition of Windergy India. Joshi holds portfolios including new and renewable energy, education, consumer affairs, and food and public distribution, according to the report.
The award recognises Karnataka’s continuing expansion of wind power capacity and the number of projects under implementation. The state has been increasing its wind-energy capacity year after year, with the 9 GW figure cited as the basis for the recognition.
Karnataka Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George said the recognition was a matter of pride and reflected the state government’s commitment to renewable-energy generation and use. He also said the state was working to create an environment supportive of investment in the renewable-energy sector.
George credited KREDL and other stakeholders for contributing to the achievement. “Being recognised as the state with the highest wind power capacity under implementation is a matter of pride for all of us,” he said, adding that efforts to achieve sustainable development in the renewable-energy sector would continue.
The state Energy Department said the award followed continued efforts to increase renewable-energy capacity. It described the recognition as evidence of Karnataka’s renewable-energy policies, infrastructure and investor confidence, and said it was committed to helping projects meet their scheduled implementation timelines.
Divya Prabhu said receiving the award for 9 GW of wind power capacity under implementation was a positive development for Karnataka. She said the state had continued to prioritise renewable energy and that the recognition would strengthen its position as a preferred destination for investment in the wind-power sector.
KREDL also said it would continue supporting investors and projects while working towards the state’s renewable-energy objectives. The report did not provide project-wise details, locations, commissioning dates or the expected generation from the 9 GW capacity under implementation.
Windergy India 2026 brought together policymakers, global technology leaders, investors and industry stakeholders. More than 3,000 global delegates and dignitaries attended the event, which was presented as a forum for discussions on wind-energy development and India’s progress in the sector.
