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Installed Capacity of Power in India from 2004 to 2023, by State

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Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, Government of India.

Last Updated

November 19, 2024

Time Range

2004 – 2023

Periodicity

Annual

Overview

Installed capacity is a power generation facility’s maximum output under ideal conditions. It is expressed in megawatts (MW) or gigawatts (GW) and is a key indicator of a country’s or region’s ability to meet energy demands. Installed capacity includes contributions from diverse energy sources such as thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, wind, and solar power. This metric does not account for actual energy production or efficiency, as output depends on operational conditions, maintenance, and resource availability. For instance, renewable energy sources like wind and solar are subject to variability due to weather conditions. Globally, the focus is shifting towards expanding installed capacity using sustainable energy sources to meet growing demand and reduce carbon footprints. Monitoring installed capacity helps policymakers and stakeholders ensure energy security and plan infrastructure investments effectively, aligning with future consumption needs.  

Trends & Insights

India’s power installation capacity has demonstrated remarkable growth over the past two decades. At the national level, the total installed capacity more than tripled from 120,514 megawatts in 2004-05 to 416,059 megawatts in 2022-23. This growth trajectory reflects India’s commitment to expanding its power infrastructure to meet increasing energy demands and support economic development. In Gujarat, the total installed capacity increased from 9,291 megawatts in 2004-05 to 45,913 megawatts in 2022-23, representing nearly a five-fold increase. This remarkable growth aligns with Gujarat’s industrial development and economic expansion. Furthermore, Maharashtra consistently maintained its position as one of the largest power generators, growing from 15,669 to 45,546 megawatts. Tamil Nadu also showed steady growth from 11,493 to 37,514 megawatts. The data reflects the creation of Telangana as a separate state in 2014. In this newly formed state, the installed capacity jumped from 9,470 megawatts in 2014-15 to 18,066 megawatts in 2022-23. This split also explains the apparent drop in Andhra Pradesh’s capacity around the same period, though both states have shown strong growth individually since then. In several northeastern states, such as Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland, the capacity stayed below 300 megawatts. This disparity reflects differences in industrialization, population density, and regional economic development. Some states have shown particularly dramatic growth spurts. For instance, Rajasthan’s capacity increased significantly from 7,607 megawatts in 2004-05 to 38,999 megawatts in 2022-23, with robust growth in recent years. Given its geographical advantages this growth can be attributed to the state’s push toward renewable energy, especially solar power. Despite their large populations, the northern states such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar showed different growth patterns. UP’s capacity grew steadily from 8,182 to 29,912 megawatts, while Bihar, started from a lower base of 1,644 megawatts and reached 7,555 megawatts by 2022-23, suggesting room for further growth to meet its population’s needs. Union Territories generally maintained relatively small but stable capacities, with Delhi being a notable exception. In the capital territory the capacity increased from 3,426 to 6,893 megawatts, showing some fluctuations in recent years. The data also reveals interesting regional patterns. Southern states (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala) collectively maintained a robust power infrastructure. The western region, led by Gujarat and Maharashtra, showed the highest concentration of power capacity. In contrast to its western and southern counterparts, the eastern region exhibited growth but generally reported lower capacity levels. Overall this insight reflects India’s increasing energy demands, growing industrialization, and the government’s focus on power sector development, including renewable energy initiatives in recent years.

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Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, Government of India. (2024b). Installed capacity of power in India from 2004 to 2023, by state (360 Analytika, Ed.) [Dataset]. https://360analytika.com/installed-capacity-of-power-in-india-by-state/

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