Energy Statistics India 2026

Syllabus: GS3/Energy

Context

• The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the annual publication “Energy Statistics India 2026”.

About

• The Publication comprises an integrated dataset containing information about reserve, capacity, production, Consumption and import/export of all the energy commodities of India. 
• It also contains different tables, graphs, and Sustainable Energy Indicators as per International Standards.

Key Highlights

• During FY 2024-25, the Indian economy has depicted a healthy expansion in the Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) registering a growth of 2.95% over the past year.
• India has a huge potential for generation of renewable energy which stands at 47,04,043 Megawatt as on 31-Mar-25. 
  • Solar energy dominates this segment, accounting for nearly 71% of the total potential, followed by wind power and large hydro projects. 
  • Over 70% of this potential is concentrated in six states – Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.
• The gross generation of electricity from the Renewable resources (both Utility and Non-Utility together) has also increased significantly with a CAGR of 9.17% over the years.
• The per-capita consumption of energy has grown with a CAGR of 1.89% during FY 2015-16 to FY 2024-25.
• Source of Energy: Coal has remained the dominant source, contributing the highest share to the total energy supply. 
• The Credit Flow to the energy sector in India has also experienced a steadfast growth over the years.
  • From an amount of ₹ 1,688 Cr during 2021, it has gone up to ₹10,325 crore during 2025 which is a growth of over six times during this period.

Key Takeaways

• Energy demand in India is steadily rising, reflecting sustained economic growth and expanding industrial and household consumption.
• India possesses vast renewable energy potential, especially in solar, indicating strong prospects for a long-term clean energy transition.
• Renewable resources are geographically concentrated, creating the need for better transmission networks and balanced regional development.
• The renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly, showing the effectiveness of policy support and technological adoption.
• Fossil fuels, particularly coal, continue to dominate, highlighting structural dependence and challenges in achieving a swift energy transition.
• Growing financial flows into the energy sector indicate rising investor confidence, which can accelerate infrastructure development and innovation.

Source: PIB