Provides a round-up of the renewable energy scenario in a specific state in India
By Nidhi Dua Karnataka’s power sector has undergone a sea change. After experiencing a severe energy deficit of almost 14 per cent in 2011-12, the state has steadily improved its generation capacity over the past […]
By Nidhi Dua Maharashtra’s electricity demand has been rising steadily in recent years, driven by growing industrial activity, urbanisation and increasing energy consumption across sectors. Electricity consumption in the state has increased from 150,764 MUs […]
By Nidhi Dua Rajasthan is consistently progressing in its clean energy efforts and supporting the nation’s sustainability goals. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), as of January 2026, the total installed power capacity in […]
By Nidhi Dua Gujarat has been an early adopter of renewable energy in India. The state’s renewable energy journey began with a strong emphasis on wind power. It introduced its first wind policy as early […]
By Nidhi Dua Odisha’s power sector has continued its momentum of steady expansion, especially in recent years, driven by rising industrial activity and growing electricity demand across the state. As of November 2025, Odisha’s total […]
By Preeti Wadhwa India’s renewable energy transition is advancing unevenly across states, with each charting its own path based on resource potential, policy ambition and investment momentum. As of October 2025, India’s total renewable energy […]
Uttar Pradesh has been positioning itself as a key player in the renewable energy sector, with initiatives under way across segments to meet its growing energy demand. As of August 31, 2025, the state’s total […]
Andhra Pradesh is one of the leading states in India’s renewable energy sector, consistently progressing in its clean energy efforts and supporting the nation’s sustainability goals. Between March 2020 and March 2025, Andhra Pradesh’s installed […]
By Sakshi Bansal and Nidhi Dua Gujarat has established itself as one of India’s renewable energy powerhouses, combining an abundant resource base with strong policy intent and private sector participation. According to the Central Electricity […]
The union territories (UTs) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, despite their harsh climatic conditions, complex terrain and fragile security landscape, have made significant strides in advancing their renewable energy initiatives. Historically constrained by weak […]
By Sheikh Madiha Syed, Analyst, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy Nestled in the Himalayas, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) offers ideal conditions for solar energy, with abundant sunshine and moderate temperatures. Yet, it […]
By Sarthak Takyar and Sakshi Bansal Competition and choice are relatively new concepts for Indian consumers. Till not too long ago, electricity, like many other public utility services, was under the monopoly of local distribution […]
Pictures of rooftop solar plants across Delhi have been clicked by Gursimran Kaur Rapid population growth, rising living standards and soaring temperatures in Delhi have led to a significant year-on-year surge in electricity consumption. According […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s north-eastern region encompasses Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Sikkim. The region is particularly known for its scenic beauty and diverse culture. It holds significant untapped renewable energy […]
By Sakshi Bansal Located in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is reshaping its energy landscape by investing in solar parks, wind farms and pumped storage projects to reduce its reliance on thermal power. According […]
By Sakshi Bansal Karnataka, with a total installed renewable power capacity of 23,017.97 GW (as of January 31, 2025), has the fourth highest installed renewable energy capacity in the country after Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil […]
By Chandrakiran Lakshmisha, Analyst; and Upasna Ranjan, Senior Analyst, Climate, Environment and Sustainability sector, CSTEP Karnataka generated an estimated 12,140 tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) per day in 2023, with Bengaluru alone accounting for […]
By Sakshi Bansal Electricity consumption in Andhra Pradesh has witnessed robust growth, with a CAGR of 6.7 per cent between fiscal year (FY) 2014-15 and FY2023-24, reflecting the state’s increasing energy demands, according to the […]
By Sakshi Bansal Haryana ranked fifth among Indian states in terms of per capita energy consumption in 2019-20, as per Lok Sabha data. Therefore, decarbonising the state’s energy sources is crucial for meeting the country’s […]
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