The growing importance of wind energy sector in an era of rapidly depleting fossil fuels cannot be overemphasized. Europe, unequivocally, is the world leader in research, development and deployment of wind energy resources. Amongst developing countries, India is the frontrunner in the exploitation of wind energy. The Indian wind energy programme has successfully implemented strategies most of which had European assistance in some form. However, challenges to the larger exploitation of wind energy resources in India and the opportunities that exist between Europe and India for further co-operation in the wind energy sector are not over.

After studying the present challenges in the Indian wind energy sector, under the backdrop of changing energy dynamics and power sector reforms, under EIWEN research framework, the following recommendations have been made with the aim of enhancing competitive edge and growth potential of the wind energy sector in India, possibly with European co-operation.