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India has roughly 70 GW of offshore wind potential off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu but zero megawatts installed. A ₹7,453 crore viability gap funding scheme approved in September 2024 aims to build a first 1 GW — 500 MW off each state — with SECI running the auction and the first tender expected off Tamil Nadu in 2026. This analysis explains the scheme, the economics and why India is a decade behind.
Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) bundles solar, wind and batteries into one contract that supplies power on a fixed schedule. Since India's June 2023 guidelines, nodal agencies have auctioned roughly 14 GW of FDRE and round-the-clock capacity, with tariffs from ₹4.69 to ₹6.74/kWh and the first project commissioning in 2026.
India's renewable build-out is outpacing its grid. Transmission caused ~two-thirds of the 470 GWh of clean power curtailed on the ISTS in Q1 2026, and line additions are running at ~80% of target. The Green Energy Corridor and a ₹2.44 lakh crore CEA plan must close the gap to hit 500 GW by 2030.
India's installed wind capacity reached about 56 GW by March 2026 after a record 6.05 GW added in FY2025-26, generating roughly 106 billion units of electricity. Gujarat and Tamil Nadu lead the states, Suzlon and Inox Wind dominate turbine supply, and a revived 1 GW offshore tender for Tamil Nadu and Gujarat anchors the push toward 100 GW by 2030.
Solar power and wind power are the two cheapest forms of new-build electricity generation in the US in 2026. Solar power averages $25–$40 per MWh on utility-scale PPAs; onshore wind averages $30–$45. This guide compares solar power vs wind power on cost, capacity factor, geographic suitability, IRA incentive impact, and which technology dominates where in the US.
US offshore wind faced major setbacks in 2023-2024 with multiple project cancellations (Ørsted Ocean Wind, Avangrid Park City, others) over cost overruns and PPA mismatches. By Q1 2026, 4 GW operational (Vineyard Wind 1, South Fork, Revolution Wind partial), 5 GW under construction. New project rebids at $130-160/MWh tariffs. This deep-dive covers what got cancelled and why, the rebuild mechanism, supply chain + political risks, and the realistic 2030 outlook.
Thailand's cumulative renewable capacity reached approximately 16 GW by Q1 2026 across solar (10 GW), wind (1.5 GW), biomass (3 GW), small hydro + others (1.5 GW). ERC tender rounds 2024-2026 awarded 5+ GW of solar + wind. Direct PPA framework operationalising for corporate procurement. Net Zero by 2065 target.
South Africa's renewable energy capacity reached approximately 11 GW by Q1 2026 after the 2023-2024 power crisis (loadshedding) catalyzed regulatory reform. REIPPPP Round 7 awarded 3.5 GW in 2025; Round 8 expected H2 2026. JETP $8.5B implementation accelerating coal phase-out. Private generation deregulation enabling corporate procurement.
Philippines has an estimated 178 GW offshore wind technical potential — one of the highest in Asia. The first offshore wind auction in 2024 awarded 8 service contracts totaling 19 GW. First commercial offshore commissioning expected 2027-2028. Triconch Wind, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Vena Energy among awarded developers.
China operational offshore wind capacity reached approximately 50 GW by Q1 2026 — more than all other countries combined. Mingyang, Goldwind, Envision, Dongfang dominate turbine supply. 18-20 MW turbines becoming standard. Costs have dropped 40% since 2020. 2030 target: 200 GW. Aggressive expansion continues.
Argentina announced ambitious green hydrogen production plans in 2024-2026, leveraging Patagonia's world-class wind resource. Fortescue Future Industries committed $8.4 billion to a 2.2 GW renewable + 215 MW electrolyser project in Río Negro. YPF (state oil company) pivoting toward hydrogen. Country could become major export player by 2030.
WindEurope Annual Event 2026 runs April 21–23 in Copenhagen, gathering 12,000+ wind industry professionals. The 2026 agenda is dominated by offshore wind supply chain capacity (vessels, monopiles, blades) vs ambitious 2030 EU targets, plus the second wave of US offshore project setbacks and re-bids.
Vietnam's cumulative solar + wind capacity reached approximately 35 GW by Q1 2026 after the 2024–2025 policy reset (PDP8 implementation, DPPA framework). Rooftop solar dominates with 15+ GW; utility-scale solar at 12 GW; wind at 8 GW including 1.5 GW offshore. The Direct PPA framework is finally unlocking corporate procurement. This deep-dive covers the boom-pause-reset cycle, the DPPA opening, offshore wind, manufacturing supply chain role, and the opportunity for developers.
South Korea's renewable energy policy in 2026 is shaped by the 10th Basic Electricity Supply Plan targeting 28% renewables by 2030, aggressive offshore wind tenders (target: 14.3 GW by 2030), and the K-Taxonomy for green finance. Hyundai and Samsung's hydrogen ambitions are central. Current renewable capacity at ~30 GW.
Mexico's renewable energy capacity reached approximately 28 GW by Q1 2026, with utility-scale solar (12 GW) and wind (8 GW) dominant. The Sheinbaum administration's reversal of AMLO-era restrictions has reopened private renewable investment. Long-term auction structure expected to relaunch by mid-2026 after years of suspension.
Japan's third-round offshore wind auctions (Round 3, awarded December 2024) brought total awarded capacity to 4.2 GW across multiple sites. With 2.8 GW under construction and 1.4 GW commissioning planned for 2027–2028, Japan is on track to meet 10 GW by 2030 target. The floating offshore wind opportunity beyond the shallow-water round is the next-decade story.
Egypt's cumulative renewable capacity reached approximately 7 GW by Q1 2026 — solar 4 GW (anchored by Benban 1.8 GW), wind 2.5 GW, hydro 2.8 GW. New 10 GW renewable tender pipeline targets export to Europe via GREGY interconnector. Egypt positioning as Middle East-Mediterranean green energy hub.
China's cumulative installed renewable capacity crossed 1,400 GW by Q1 2026 — solar 750 GW, wind 500 GW, hydro 425 GW, plus operational BESS exceeding 80 GW. China manufactures 80%+ of global solar modules and 70%+ of EV batteries. Domestic 2030 renewable target: 3,500 GW combined. This deep-dive covers installed capacity, supply chain dominance, the 14th Five-Year Plan trajectory, offshore wind expansion, and what it means for the rest of the world.
Chile's renewable capacity reached approximately 18 GW operational by Q1 2026, with utility-scale solar (12 GW) and wind (6 GW) dominant. Chile aims to be world's lowest-cost green hydrogen producer, leveraging Atacama (best solar resource globally) + Patagonia (best wind resource globally). HIF Haru Oni and other green ammonia export projects scaling.
Africa Energy Forum 2026 runs June 23–26 in Cape Town, drawing 2,500+ delegates from across the continent's energy sector. Focus topics: South Africa's REIPPPP expansion, Egypt's solar export potential to Europe, Morocco's green hydrogen ambitions, Nigeria mini-grid scaling, and the continent's just transition partnerships with developed nations.