- overview
- strengths
- policies
- agencies
India has total installed thermal power generation capacity of 230.6 GW - 5th highest globally.
88%
of India's thermal power is coal-based.
3rd
largest producer; 4th largest power consumer.
40%
rise in transformation capacity over 2014-17.
100%
FDI allowed under automatic route for generation, transmission and distribution.
100%
electrification in 25 states across India.
US$135bn
of investment forecasted in the Indian power sector between FY19-23.
1,905 TWh
total projected electricity demand by 2022, compared with the current production of 1,108 TWh.
60 GW
conventional power capacity addition in the last three years.
360.5GW
total installed capacity of power stations in India as of October 2019 with steady addition to capacity.
315.1bn tonnes
of coal reserves and proven natural gas reserve of more than 1.5trn cu meters powering thermal power.
US$10bn
worth of investments to be made in new and sustainable coal-fired power stations over the next five years
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
011-26766704
Assists in developing policies and strategies and co-ordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations
Council of Power Utilities
91-11-25618472
To promote common objects of the State Electricity Boards, Public & Private Sector Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution companies and undertakings with a view to promote national interest
Independent Power Producers Association of India
+91-11-4955 6600
