India’s wind power sector is now advancing to a new and larger scale. Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) is preparing to manufacture 91.2-meter-long wind turbine blades at its Mundra plant in Gujarat. This will be the longest onshore blade ever manufactured in India. These blades will be used in new-technology turbines that can generate more electricity even in areas with low- to moderate-wind speeds.
Currently, the Mundra plant produces blades with a length of 78.6 meters and 80.5 meters. The 91.2-meter blade represents a significant advance in design and technology. According to reports, a set of these new blades has already been installed on a new turbine, and large-scale production is expected to begin within this year.
What are the benefits of longer blades?
The longer the blades, the more wind the turbine can capture. With a 91.2-meter blade, the turbine’s rotor will be approximately 185 meters long, covering an area of approximately 26,600 square meters. This will increase power generation.
There are many areas in India where wind speeds are low or moderate. Larger blades and high-capacity turbines (over 5 MW) make power generation profitable even in these areas.
Investment and Production Capacity
ANIL’s current production capacity in Mundra is 2.25 gigawatts (GW) per year, with plans to expand it to 5 GW and later to 10 GW. Approximately ₹3,000 crore has been invested in this area so far. The company will also invest in automation and new materials (such as recyclable blades) in the future.
India’s Situation
India ranks fourth in the world in wind power capacity, with approximately 55 GW installed. The country has approximately 20 GW of wind equipment manufacturing capacity, which can meet approximately 10% of global demand.
India added 6.3 GW of new wind power in 2025, the largest annual increase ever.
Government Support
The government has approved a ₹7,280 crore plan to produce rare-earth magnets for wind turbines.
In addition, the 5% concessional customs duty on several essential components has been extended until March 31, 2028, in the 2026 budget, thereby boosting domestic production.
Orders and Exports
ANIL has received orders for 304 MW. The company has also installed a large 5.2 MW turbine in Khavda, Gujarat.
The company is now preparing to export blades and turbines to countries like Europe and the United States. A 45-member R&D team is working to achieve this goal at its research centre in Rostock, Germany, and in India.
Future Plans
This fiscal year, ANIL plans to deliver approximately 1.25 GW of turbines to external customers and an equal amount to its group company projects.
Overall, manufacturing such long and advanced wind turbine blades in India will strengthen the country’s position in the clean energy sector and propel India towards becoming a global manufacturing hub.
