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Total Estimated Renewable Power Potential in India, As of 31.03.2023

Name: Total Estimated Potential of Renewable Power in India (As of 31st March, 2023)
Creator: 360 Analytika
Published: 2025-05-04
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Last Updated

May 3, 2025

Time Range

As of 31.03.2023

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Overview

The Total Estimated Potential of Renewable Power represents the aggregate capacity (measured in megawatts, MW) of all renewable energy sources that could theoretically be harnessed in a given region. This comprehensive figure combines the potential capacity from various renewable sources like wind, solar, hydro (both small and large), biomass, and cogeneration-bagasse. This cumulative measurement provides a holistic view of a region’s renewable energy capabilities, which is crucial for energy planning, investment decisions, and policy formulation.

Trends & Insights

Rajasthan (428,322 MW) leads the nation with nearly twice the potential of the next-ranked state. The western corridor comprising Rajasthan, Maharashtra (248,665 MW), and Gujarat (220,505 MW) accounts for approximately 36% of India’s total renewable potential, highlighting the region’s strategic importance in India’s renewable energy future. The southern states of Karnataka (205,648 MW), Andhra Pradesh (167,060 MW), Tamil Nadu (117,366 MW), and Telangana (78,327 MW) collectively possess about 23% of the nation’s renewable potential, forming another significant renewable energy cluster. The mountainous states of Jammu & Kashmir (125,812 MW), Arunachal Pradesh (61,373 MW), and Himachal Pradesh (55,914 MW) contain substantial renewable resources, particularly hydropower, accounting for about 10% of the national potential. Madhya Pradesh stands out in central India with 123,239 MW of potential, positioning it as a potential renewable energy hub for the surrounding regions.

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. (2025). Total Estimated Renewable Power Potential in India, As of 31.03.2023 (360 Analytika, Ed.) [Dataset]. https://360analytika.com/total-estimated-renewable-power-potential-in-india/