India delivers, energy sector hits new heights

According to government data, the total installed power capacity reached 476 GW as of June 2025, and per capita electricity consumption increased by 45.8 per cent.

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India has made significant progress in strengthening its energy sector in recent years. The country is successfully balancing the twin goals of meeting rising electricity demand and promoting sustainability. As per government figures, electricity generation has increased from 1,168 billion units (BU) in 2015-16 to an estimated 1,824 BU in 2024-25. India achieved 100 percent village electrification by April 2018 and has since connected more than 2.8 crore households to the grid. Counting on the reduction in power shortages, it reduced from 4.2 percent (2013-14) to 0.1 percent (2024-25). Also, the per capita electricity consumption rose by 45.8 percent to 1,395 kWh in 2023-24 from 957 kWh in 2013-14.

Renewable power generation

Much has been said about solar and wind. Let us know about the other sectors like hydropower, bio energy and nuclear energy.

As of June 2025, India's total installed power capacity has reached a significant milestone with 476 GW, led by 240 GW of thermal, 110.9 GW of solar and 51.3 GW of wind power, marking a strong shift towards renewable energy and energy security.

Hydro power: Hydro capacity increased from 35.8 GW to 48 GW from FY 2014 to FY 2025. Targeting 55 GW by FY 2030, supported by Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges waivers and equity assistance for North East projects.

Biopower: Biopower generation capacity has increased from 8.1 GW to 11.6 GW over the last 11 years. Compressed Biogas (CBG) generation capacity expanded from a single project with 8 Tonnes per Day (TPD) in 2014 to 150 projects with a cumulative capacity of 1,211 TPD as of March 2025.

National bioenergy programme