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Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) organised a panel discussion on “Wind–Bioenergy Collaboration for Green Hydrogen and Energy Security” during the Bioenergy, Biofuels & Biomaterials & India EnergyX Expo & Summit 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss integrated renewable energy development and India’s long-term energy security strategy.
The session focused on strengthening collaboration between wind energy and bioenergy sectors while addressing key structural challenges related to land acquisition, grid connectivity, and project execution timelines that continue to impact renewable energy deployment across India.
During the discussion, representatives from Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) highlighted the long-term economic potential of India’s bioenergy sector, estimating that the industry could generate nearly 600,000 jobs, attract close to USD 28 billion in investments, and create an annual market opportunity of approximately USD 12 billion by 2047.
Industry participants noted that integrating decentralised bioenergy systems with utility-scale renewable energy projects could help strengthen local community participation while improving energy access and supporting India’s broader clean energy and energy security objectives.
The panel also discussed the need for more integrated renewable energy project development frameworks to improve execution efficiency and accelerate deployment timelines. Stakeholders emphasized the importance of expanding wind energy development beyond established markets such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka, identifying Odisha, West Bengal, and the North-Eastern states as emerging growth regions for future renewable energy investments.
Dr. Prabir Kumar Dash, Director and Scientist E at Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), highlighted the importance of structured renewable energy expansion supported by stronger domestic manufacturing capabilities and broader geographic diversification to sustain India’s clean energy growth momentum.
Aditya Pyasi, CEO of IWTMA, stated that India’s renewable energy transition must balance large-scale infrastructure development with stronger community participation and integrated execution models. He noted that aligning policy frameworks, infrastructure planning, and local stakeholder engagement would be critical for unlocking the next phase of renewable energy growth in the country.
According to IWTMA, the discussions at the summit reinforced the need for continued policy dialogue and industry collaboration to support India’s renewable energy ambitions, green hydrogen development, and long-term energy security objectives.
