State-wise Power Generation Capacity in India
This dataset provides state-wise installed power generation capacity in India, measured in megawatts (MW). It includes capacity across all major sources and is useful for analyzing regional electricity infrastructure and energy distribution.
Dataset Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Indian States & Union Territories |
| Time Period | 2011 – 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Units | MegaWatts (MW) |
| Source | Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) |
| Last Updated | April 2026 |
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Top 10 Indian states by installed power generation capacity, ranked using 2025 data.
| State | 2022 (MW) | 2023(MW) | 2024(MW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 45,913 | 52,425 | 57,701 |
| Maharashtra | 45,546 | 47,801 | 53,332 |
| Rajasthan | 38,999 | 43,417 | 51,288 |
| Tamil Nadu | 37,514 | 39,806 | 42,772 |
| Karnataka | 31,493 | 32,844 | 35,388 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 29,912 | 31,426 | 33,820 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 25,646 | 27,109 | 28,603 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 26,676 | 27,544 | 28,409 |
| Telangana | 18,066 | 19,519 | 20,403 |
| Chhattisgarh | 13,803 | 14,154 | 14,330 |
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Definitions & Notes
- Installed capacity refers to the maximum electricity generation capacity available.
- Data includes all major sources: thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable energy like solar and wind.
- Values are expressed in megawatts (MW).
- Data is sourced from official reports of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
- For the years 2011-12 till 2018-19, figures relate to Jammu and Kashmir include Ladakh and for the years 2019-20 to 2024-25, relate to UT of Jammu and Kashmir only.
How to Cite This Dataset
Use the following citation when referencing this dataset.
Citation:
FactoData (2026). State-wise Power Installed Capacity in India (MW). FactoData.
Dataset URL:
https://factodata.com/dataset/indian-states-dataset/state-wise-power-installed-capacity-india/
Dataset Publisher: FactoData
Underlying Data Sources:
Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
Official Source URLs:
https://cea.nic.in/