The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), released the 33rd edition of "Energy Statistics India 2026" on March 30, 2026. The annual publication provides comprehensive data on India's energy production, consumption, and renewable energy potential.
The most significant finding is India's total Renewable Energy (RE) potential, which stands at 47,04,043 Megawatt (MW) — approximately 47 lakh MW — as of March 31, 2025. This represents a massive surge, reflecting India's rapidly expanding clean energy infrastructure and resource assessments.
Solar energy dominates the renewable landscape, contributing 33,43,378 MW — around 71% of India's total renewable potential. Wind power is the second-largest contributor at 11,63,856 MW, followed by Large Hydro at 1,33,410 MW. Small hydro, bio-energy, and ocean energy sources account for the remainder.
The publication also tracks India's installed capacity versus potential, highlighting the significant headroom for expansion. India's current installed RE capacity is approximately 220 GW (220,000 MW), meaning only about 4.7% of the assessed potential has been harnessed — indicating vast scope for investment and development.
Energy Statistics India 2026 also covers conventional energy — coal, oil, gas, and nuclear — and their consumption patterns across sectors including electricity generation, transport, industry, and household use. The data is critical for policy formulation under India's National Energy Policy, the Paris Agreement commitments, and the Viksit Bharat 2047 energy security goals.
Rajasthan, with its vast Thar Desert solar and wind corridors, is one of the leading contributors to India's RE potential. The state's semiconductor and solar park investments announced in Budget 2026-27 align with this national energy push.