Power Generation Capacity of India
As on 31 Aug, 2024, Total installed power generation capacity of India stands at approximately 451 gigawatts (GW). This capacity includes a mix of thermal, renewable, hydroelectric, solar, wind and nuclear energy sources. As Indian population growing, the power demand in has grown significantly.
Power generation breakdown by source
Biggest source of power generation in India is conventional source fossil fuels stand at 55% approx,
Fossil fuel
| Source | Installed Power Generation Capacity (MW) | % Share in Total |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 2,10,970 | 47.3% |
| Lignite | 6,620 | 5% |
| Gas | 24,818 | 5.6% |
| Diesel | 589 | 0.1% |
| Total fossil Fuel | 2,42,997 | 54.5% |
Non-Fossil Fuel
| Source | Installed Power Generation Capacity (MW) | % Share in Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 46,928 | 10.5% |
| Wind | 46,656 | 10.5% |
| Solar | 85,474 | 19.2% |
| BM Power/Cogen. | 10,355 | 2.3% |
| Waste to Energy | 593 | 0.1% |
| Small Hydro Power | 5,005 | 1.1% |
| Total non fossil fuels | 1,95,013 | 43.7% |
Nuclear Power
| Source | Installed Power Generation Capacity (MW) | % Share in Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | 8,180 | 1.8% |
As on 30.06.2024. India’s total power generation capacity stand at 446GW, in which 54.5% coming from fossil fuels, and 43.7% from Non fossil fuels and 1.8% from nuclear source.
Source: Ministry of Power
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