India's total installed power generation capacity reached 552 GW by July 2026, meeting a record peak demand of 270.8 GW, while maintaining a status as a net exporter of electricity to neighboring countries like Nepal and Bhutan.

India's total installed power generation capacity reached 552 GW by July 2026, meeting a record peak demand of 270.8 GW, while maintaining a status as a net exporter of electricity to neighboring countries like Nepal and Bhutan. 
Electricity Generation and Capacity
Total Installed Capacity: -
Reached 552 GW as of July 2026, up from 249 GW in 2014. 
Non-Fossil Share: -
Reached 283.46 GW (over 50% of cumulative capacity) by March 2026, driven by a surge in solar and renewable additions.
Thermal Dominance: -
Coal and thermal sectors continue to provide baseline and flexible peak support, scaling up during non-solar hours or low reservoir periods. 
Electricity Consumption
Peak Demand: -
Hit a record high of 270.8 GW in May 2026 due to intensive cooling and weather shifts.
Per Capita Consumption: -
Rose to 1,460 kWh in 2024–25, reflecting a significant increase in overall domestic and industrial access.
Power Deficits: -
National energy shortages dropped to a minimal 0.03%–0.1% range, indicating high supply reliability. 
Power Export Status
Cross-Border Trade:-
 India operates as a net exporter of electricity within the regional South Asian grid framework, supplying power to neighbors including Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. 
Recent Approvals: -
India approved expanded power exports of up to 654 MW to Nepal for 18 hours daily through the end of December 2026. Live operational and regional exchange data can be monitored via the National Power Portal Dashboard.
Installed Capacity Breakdown by Category (2026)
Solar Power:-164.59 GW (the largest component of renewable energy)
Thermal / Fossil Fuels: -248 to 251 GW (coal, gas, and diesel)
Wind Power: -58.14 GW
Hydro Power (Large & Small): -57.24 GW
Nuclear Power: -8.78 GW
Bio-power: -11.75 GW 
MJF Ln ER YK Sharma 

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