Introduction and Overview

  • The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released its annual Energy Statistics India 2025 report.
  • This report offers vital data concerning energy reserves, production, capacity, and consumption through different energy sources across India.

 

Key Highlights from the Report

  • The Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) in India experienced growth of 7.8% in 2023-24 in spite of global uncertainties. TPES pertains to all available energy in a country, taking into account domestic production and imports, deducting exported energy and international transport use.
  • Per capita energy consumption saw a substantial growth from 14,682 MegaJoules (MJ) in 2014-15 to 18,410 MJ in 2023-24. This marked an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.55%, pointing towards enhanced energy access and better living standards.
  • The industrial sector was the topmost consumer of energy in India, with the reported energy demand increasing from 2.42 lakh KToE in 2014-15 to 3.12 lakh KToE in 2023-24.
  • The potential of renewable energy in India is estimated at about 21 lakh MW. Here, wind power emerged as the largest contributor at 55%, trailed by solar and large hydropower projects.

 

Renewable Energy Growth and State-wise Statistics

  • The installed renewable electricity capacity of India expanded from 81,000 MW in 2015 to approximately 2 lakh MW in 2024. Alongside, electricity generated through renewables also surged from 2 lakh GWh (2014–15) to 3.7 lakh GWh (2023–24).
  • In terms of renewable energy potential, States like Rajasthan (20.3%), Maharashtra (11.8%), Gujarat (10.5%), and Karnataka (9.8%) accounted for over 50% of the total potential.

 

Key Initiatives for Sustainable Energy Transition in India

  • National Solar Mission: Targeting establishment and widespread use of solar power infrastructure.
  • National Green Hydrogen Energy Mission: Looking to use green hydrogen as a renewable energy source.
  • Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME): Aiming to encourage electric vehicle use and production.
  • Perform, Achieve & Trade (PAT) Scheme: Concentrated on improving energy efficiency in industries.
  • Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC): Establishing minimum energy performance standards for new commercial buildings.
  • Adoption of the SEEA 2012 framework: A statistical standard for classifying and measuring environmental-economic phenomena.