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Total electricity installed capacity

Verified

Before (baseline)

112GW

as of 2004-03-31

Now (latest)

442GW

as of 2024-03-31

Change

×3.9

Over time

GW · source-verified data points only

Context & shortfalls

Capacity has grown at a consistent pace since 2004. Of 442 GW total in 2024, ~213 GW is renewable. Peak power demand met has risen from ~80 GW (2004) to ~250 GW (2024). AT&C (distribution) losses reduced from ~38% (2004) to ~16% (2024) — a major efficiency gain, though still above global norms. Coal still dominates generation at ~70% of actual units produced despite renewable capacity share (~48%).

Source

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) / Ministry of Power

https://cea.nic.in/report/monthly/installed_cap/2024/installed_capacity_march_2024.pdf ↗

Data as of 2024-03-31. Large national figures change frequently — verify at source before citing.