India Achieves Power Sufficiency, Installed Capacity Hits 513.73 GW

India has successfully transitioned from a power-deficit nation to one with sufficient electricity availability, reaching a total installed generation capacity of 513.73 GW.

Since April 2014, the government has added 289.607 GW of fresh capacity, effectively addressing historical energy shortages and bolstering industrial growth across the country.This information was provided by Minister of State for Power, Shripad Naik, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Data shared by the minister revealed that energy supply has broadly matched state-wise requirements over the past three years and in the current fiscal year up to December 2025. Minor gaps observed are largely due to transmission and distribution constraints, ensuring minimal impact on economic and industrial activity. Maharashtra, alongside other states and union territories, has experienced stable power availability throughout this period.

Looking ahead, the government’s generation planning seeks to maintain capacity ahead of projected peak demand. The National Electricity Plan envisions 874 GW of installed capacity by 2031-32, with states preparing dynamic Resource Adequacy Plans (RAPs) in coordination with the Central Electricity Authority to cover generation and procurement over the next decade. In the thermal sector, 17,360 MW has been commissioned since April 2023, 39,545 MW is under construction, 22,920 MW has contracts awarded, and an additional 24,020 MW is in planning to meet the projected 3,07,000 MW requirement by 2034-35. Hydro capacity includes 12,973.5 MW under construction and 4,274 MW in planning for completion by 2031-32, while nuclear power has 6,600 MW under construction and 7,000 MW in planning and approval. Renewable energy expansion is robust, with 1,57,800 MW under construction, including 67,280 MW of solar and 60,040 MW of hybrid capacity, while 48,720 MW is in planning to be operational by 2029-30. Energy storage initiatives include 11,620 MW/69,720 MWh of Pumped Storage Projects under construction, 6,580 MW/39,480 MWh approved for future development, 9,653.94 MW/26,729.32 MWh of Battery Energy Storage under construction, and 19,797.65 MW/61,013.40 MWh under tendering.

The government is also expanding inter- and intra-state transmission infrastructure to match generation growth, with 1,91,474 circuit km of lines and 1,274 GVA transformation capacity planned by 2031-32. To promote renewable energy, ISTS charges have been waived for solar, wind, green hydrogen, and offshore wind projects, while tariff-based competitive bidding guidelines for solar, wind, hybrid, and firm dispatchable projects have been issued. FDI up to 100% is allowed under the automatic route, and transmission infrastructure is supported via the Green Energy Corridor Scheme. Several schemes, including PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar, the National Green Hydrogen Mission, and offshore wind VGF initiatives, incentivise large-scale renewable adoption. Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and Renewable Consumption Obligations (RCO) have been notified through 2029-30, with penalties for non-compliance. The Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) has been launched to facilitate renewable energy trading, while the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) program encourages localization of solar PV modules.

Power supply performance remains strong across all regions, with minor shortfalls of 0.1–0.4 Percent in some states. For 2025-26 up to December, India’s total energy requirement was 1,286,829 MU, with 1,286,465 MU supplied, leaving a negligible gap of 363 MU (0.0 percent).

States including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka reported near-full supply, demonstrating the effectiveness of planning, transmission, and generation expansion.