India's power generation capacity rose to 4.46 GW in 10 years: MoS Power
India's total installed power generation capacity has grown around 80 per cent over the last 10 years to 4,46,190 MW (4.46 GW) in June 2024, Parliament was informed on Monday. The installed capacity, which was 2,48,554 MW in March 2014, reached 4,46,190 MW in June, the Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik said.
ET Guide to ITR
Which ITR form salaried taxpayer should use
What is the penalty for filing ITR after the July 31 deadline
ITR filing: Claim these 4 deductions to reduce your tax outgo
In a reply to the Rajya Sabha, he said the installed capacity of coal-based power has increased from 1,39,663 MW in March 2014 to 2,10,969 MW in June 2024.
While the installed capacity of renewable sector has increased from 75,519 MW in March 2014 to 1,95,013 MW in June 2024, the minister added.
The Government of India proposes to set up an additional minimum 80 GW coal-based capacity by 2031-32, Naik said.
He further said 1,95,181 circuit kilometer (ckm) of transmission lines, 7,30,794 MVA of transformation capacity and 82,790 MW of inter-regional capacity have been added, connecting the whole country into one grid running on one frequency with the capability of transferring 1,18,740 MW from one corner of the country to another.
«India's grid has emerged as one of the largest unified grids in the world. Connecting the whole country into one grid has transformed the country into one unified power market,» he added.
Now, the distribution companies (discoms) can buy power at cheapest available rates from any
