Share in Generation

Ever wondered who generates how much in India? Here are the fugures:-

States :- 56 % ( 72,000 MW)

Centre:- 33% ( 43,000 MW)

Private:- 11% ( about 13,000 MW).

Note that Power is a subject of both state and centre lists like education.

And do you have any idea how much is India's demand? Its 5,75,000 Million Units

As far as mode of generation is concerned, Coal is still the leader in Thermal ( 66% of all):-
Coal :- 55% ( 70,000 MW)
Gas :- 10 % (13,000 MW)
Oil:- 1% (1,000 MW)

Hydro power contributes 26% ( 34,000 MW)
Nuclear is a big let down withjust 3% ( 4000 MW) contribution.
Renewables are picking up fast with 5 % ( 6500 MW) share.