Total Estimated Potential of Renewable Power in India, by Source (As of 31st March, 2023)

Wind power at 150m height represents the single largest renewable resource in India with an estimated potential of 1,163,856 MW (approximately 1.16 TW), constituting nearly 55% of the nation’s total renewable potential. This massive figure underscores the significance of wind energy in India’s renewable energy future. Solar energy follows closely with 748,990 MW (about 0.75 TW) of potential, representing approximately 35% of the total. Combined with wind, these two sources account for about 90% of India’s renewable energy potential, highlighting the critical importance of these variable renewable energy (VRE) sources. India’s hydropower potential is significant, with large hydro facilities offering 133,410 MW and small hydro adding 21,134 MW. Together, hydropower represents about 7% of the total renewable potential and offers valuable dispatchable generation capabilities. Biomass power (28,447 MW) and cogeneration-bagasse (13,818 MW) together provide approximately 2% of the total potential. While smaller in scale, these sources offer important benefits in terms of reliability, rural development, and waste management.