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5 August 2026

Wind turbine industry seeks incentives

The topic provides relevant context on industrial policy, renewable energy infrastructure challenges, and export competitiveness, which are useful for framing answers in GS3 but does not represent a specific, examinable policy or landmark event.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) has requested an export-linked incentive scheme from the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy.
  • Industry seeks a manufacturer-linked incentive (MLI) for exports, proposed as a turnover-linked incentive measured in rupees/megawatt for 5-7 years.
  • Need for domestic manufacturing support for critical components like large bearings and flanges due to a lack of local forging facilities for large platforms (approx. 5 MW).
  • Challenges include lack of cost competitiveness compared to China, which benefits from an established ecosystem and manufacturing subsidies.
  • Proposal for export finance and domestic buyer credit facilities to boost competitiveness.
  • Advocacy for leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), specifically with the EU, to secure reciprocal market access for Indian manufacturers.
  • Grid stability issues: Wind energy has a capacity utilisation factor of 36-40% compared to 85% for coal, leading to power curtailment by grid operators.
  • Industry perspective: Renewable energy output variance is inherent; the solution is to deploy higher installed capacities.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Indian wind turbine industry export incentive proposals, which has been running since 5 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges faced by the Indian wind energy manufacturing sector in achieving global competitiveness and suggest policy interventions to promote exports. 150 words
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  2. Analyze the role of indigenous manufacturing of critical components in achieving energy security and the potential for integrating the Indian renewable energy sector into global supply chains through trade policy reforms. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary reason cited by the wind turbine industry for the necessity of government-backed export incentives?

  2. In the context of power generation, what does the term 'curtailment' refer to?

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