Thermal Power in India

Current Installed Thermal Capacity

  • As of June 2024, India has a total thermal installed capacity of 242.99 GW of which 210.96 GW is the installed capacity of Coal and the rest from Lignite, Diesel, and Gas.

Projected Installed Capacity

  • By FY 2031-32, the projected installed capacity requirement is 900,422 MW

Anticipated Capacity Additions (2023-32)

  • Thermal Capacity: 87,910 MW
  • Hydro Capacity: 42,014 MW
  • Nuclear Capacity: 12,200 MW
  • Renewable Energy Capacity: 375,279 MW

Power Generation by Sector

  • Private Sector: Generates 52.4% of India's power.
  • State Governments: Contribute 24.1%.
  • Central Government: Accounts for 23.4%.

Capacity and Growth

  • Coal-Fired Thermal Capacity: Increased from 205 GW in FY20 to ....
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