India Meets Record Power Demand with One-Third from Renewables
Nearly 1/3 of peak demand of 256 GW met via renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that nearly one-third of India's peak power demand of 256.11 GW on April 25, 2026, was met through renewable energy sources. This achievement highlights India's growing capability in renewable energy generation, with solar contributing 21.5% to the total demand.
- 01India's peak power demand reached 256.11 GW on April 25, 2026.
- 02Renewable energy sources met nearly one-third of this demand.
- 03Solar energy contributed 21.5% to the peak generation.
- 04The government is investing in grid modernization and AI technologies.
- 05Thermal power still dominates with a 66.9% contribution.
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On April 25, 2026, India achieved a record peak power demand of 256.11 GW, with nearly one-third of this demand met through renewable energy sources, according to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. Solar energy played a significant role, contributing 21.5% to the total generation, while hydro and wind added 4.4% and 1.9%, respectively. The minister emphasized the importance of grid modernization and the government's commitment to increasing renewable energy generation capacity. Despite the growing share of renewables, thermal power remains the largest contributor at 66.9%. This milestone demonstrates India's capability to handle peak power demand sustainably while maintaining grid stability and reliability.
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This achievement indicates a shift towards renewable energy, which could lead to lower electricity costs and increased energy security for consumers.
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