Gujarat is a leading state in India regarding power demand management, achieving over 42.58 GW in total installed renewable capacity as of Dec 2025, contributing roughly 16.5% to India's total renewable energy. As a consistently power-surplus state since 2009, it features 24x7 electricity for all, with a 35.16 GW capacity Milestone by May 2025.

Gujarat is a leading state in India regarding power demand management, achieving over 42.58 GW in total installed renewable capacity as of Dec 2025, contributing roughly 16.5% to India's total renewable energy. As a consistently power-surplus state since 2009, it features 24x7 electricity for all, with a 35.16 GW capacity Milestone by May 2025. 
Key Power Demand & Generation Achievements:
Renewable Leadership:-
 As of 2026, Gujarat is No. 1 in total installed renewable energy (42.583 GW) and wind power (14,820.94 MW), and No. 2 in solar power (25,529.40 MW).
Rooftop Solar: -
Ranked 1st with over 11 lakh installations (6,412.80 MW), representing over 25% of India's total rooftop capacity.
Energy Generation & Supply: -
The state's energy supply rose by 28% in four years, reaching 145,740 million units in FY2024, with continued growth in FY2025.
Grid Management: -
The state launched the 'Urja Sanvardhanam' online system to monitor and manage peak power demand, which has seen a threefold rise since 2002.
Infrastructure: -
Significant growth in power infrastructure, including massive solar parks like Charanka and Kutch. 
Growth Drivers:
Industry & Agriculture:-
 Industry and agriculture are the primary consumers, using 56% and 21% of total electricity respectively.
Sustainability:-
 Focused on reducing reliance on fossil fuels, aiming for a significant reduction in carbon footprint through the 'Panchamrut' initiative. 

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Gujarat Contributes 16.50%
As of early 2026, Gujarat remains a premier power-surplus state in India, contributing roughly 12.6% of the nation's total power generation. 
The state is transitioning rapidly toward renewable energy, but thermal power (coal and gas) continues to provide the base load, while nuclear power is seeing significant expansion. 
Thermal Power Status (Coal & Lignite)
Capacity & Generation: -
As of Jan 2026, Gujarat's thermal generation (thermal year-to-date) was reported at 51,616.69 GWh, indicating a robust output.
Coal Share: -
According to state profile data, coal accounts for roughly 66.4% of the power purchase quantum.
Key Plants: -
Major thermal stations are operated by Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) and private entities like Adani Power, often located in coastal areas like Mundra, Kutch, and Bhavnagar.
Future Trend: -
Thermal power is expected to see a reduced share in the overall mix by 2030, but existing thermal assets are being used for grid balancing against renewable energy volatility.
Nuclear Power Status
Key Plant: -
The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Surat is the primary nuclear facility, operating indigenous 700 MWe pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs).
Expansion: -
Units 3 and 4 (700 MWe each) at Kakrapar have been commissioned/started operations as of 2023-24, significantly boosting the state's nuclear output.
Nuclear Future: -
As of Q1 2025, nuclear power generation in the state has grown, and there are plans to potentially repurpose older thermal sites, such as Wanakbori, for future nuclear units, aiming for a higher nuclear capacity by 2047.
Electricity Generation Mix & Trends
Surplus Status: -
Gujarat is a power-surplus state, with 24*7 electricity availability.
Transition: -
While thermal still dominates in terms of total generation units, Gujarat leads in renewable energy with 29.52 GW of installed capacity, including solar (2nd in India) and wind (1st in India) as of late 2024.
Transition Targets: -
By 2030, thermal is expected to decrease, with a massive push toward renewable capacity, aiming for over 100 
Would you like to know more about the specific capacity (MW) of the Kakrapar Nuclear units (KAPS 3 & 4) or the major coal plants in Gujarat?
Least Cost Pathway for Power Sector Investments in Gujarat through 2030
Key Study Findings: 
1. Gujarat's electricity demand by 2030 will largely be met by a generation mix consisting of large amounts of RE and battery storage as non renewable energy generation.
MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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