Thursday 11 July 2024

The power production, distribution, and consumption status across Indian states varies significantly. As of May 2023, India’s total installed power generation capacity stands at 417,668 MW. This capacity is divided among the central (24%), state (25.3%), and private sectors (50.7%) [[❞]](https://powermin.gov.in/en/content/power-sector-glance-all-India) [[❞]](https://cea.nic.in/dashboard/?lang=en).

The power production, distribution, and consumption status across Indian states varies significantly. As of May 2023, India’s total installed power generation capacity stands at 417,668 MW. This capacity is divided among the central (24%), state (25.3%), and private sectors (50.7%) [[❞]](https://powermin.gov.in/en/content/power-sector-glance-all-India) [[❞]](https://cea.nic.in/dashboard/?lang=en). 

### Key Highlights State-Wise:

1. **Northern Region**:
   - **Uttar Pradesh**: 33,025.31 MW installed capacity
   - **Rajasthan**: 40,086.72 MW installed capacity
   - **Punjab**: 8,843.92 MW installed capacity
   - **Haryana**: 7,594.51 MW installed capacity

2. **Western Region**:
   - **Maharashtra**: 43,766.92 MW installed capacity
   - **Gujarat**: 38,423.28 MW installed capacity
   - **Madhya Pradesh**: 21,915.10 MW installed capacity

3. **Southern Region**:
   - **Tamil Nadu**: 39,988.81 MW installed capacity
   - **Karnataka**: 31,827.15 MW installed capacity
   - **Andhra Pradesh**: 29,154.67 MW installed capacity
   - **Telangana**: 17,046.9 MW installed capacity

4. **Eastern Region**:
   - **West Bengal**: 15,549.13 MW installed capacity
   - **Odisha**: 12,365.03 MW installed capacity
   - **Bihar**: 9,510.15 MW installed capacity

### Power Generation Mix:
- **Fossil Fuels**: 
  - Coal: 205,235 MW (49.1%)
  - Gas: 24,824 MW (6%)
  - Lignite and Diesel combined: 7,209 MW (1.7%)
  
- **Non-Fossil Fuels**:
  - Hydro: 46,850 MW (11.2%)
  - Wind, Solar, and other renewables: 125,692 MW (30.2%)
  - Nuclear: 6,780 MW (1.6%)

### Electricity Generation:
For the fiscal year 2023-24, the electricity generation target is set at 1750 Billion Units (BU), which is a 7.2% increase over the previous year’s actual generation of 1624.158 BU [[❞]](https://powermin.gov.in/en/content/power-sector-glance-all-India).

These figures illustrate the diverse and region-specific energy landscapes within India, highlighting the various capacities and contributions to the national grid. For more detailed and specific data, you can refer to the Central Electricity Authority's reports and the Ministry of Power's updates.

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