India powers ahead with plan to double installed capacity to 900 GW

India is set to double its installed power capacity from 480 GW to 900 GW over the next decade, driven by rising demand, the expansion of renewable energy sources, and significant transmission upgrades.

- Pankaj Kumar Project Head - KwTL Resonia Limited

Over the past decade and a half, India's power sector has undergone significant evolution. We have all witnessed this shift. As of now, the total installed power capacity is close to 484 gigawatts, and as of June and July, 50 per cent of this installed capacity has come from renewable sources.

This represents a significant shift from the past decade. If we roll back to around 2013-2014, the contribution of renewables to the power sector began. And in just one decade, it has grown from almost zero to 50 percent. According to the National Electricity Plan, by 2032-2034, this contribution is expected to reach 65-70 percent. The Government of India's Net Zero target for 2070 is guiding all related policies, transmission development and renewable energy initiatives, whether solar, wind, or biogas.

Power demand surge