The most prominent feature of the wind climatology in India is monsoon circulations . Winds in India are influenced by the southwest summer monsoon, which starts in May-June, when cool humid air moves towards the land and Northeast winter monsoon which starts in October, when cool dry air moves towards the ocean.

Power scenario in India

• Total Installed Capacity – 1362 MW in 1947.
• Present Installed Capacity – Approximately 2,02,979.03 MW (As on 31.05.2012) -
  Source: http://www.cea.nic.in)
• Planned Capacity by 2020 – Around 240000 MW
• Additional Capacity being added annually – Around 10000 MW.

Prominent Wind Potential State Wise (as on March 31, 2011)