India Has Used Just a Third of Its Hydropower Potential

Name: Hydro Power Generation (Installed Capacity), India State-wise
Creator: The Maps Daily
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Keywords: Hydro Power Generation (Installed Capacity), India State-wise, Energy, Power Generation, India

India has a hydropower potential of 1.5 lakh MW but has installed only 50,000 MW. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh hold most of the untapped capacity. Unlike solar or wind, hydropower generates on demand, making it key for grid stability.

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PublisherCentral Electricity Authority

Ministry of Power · Government of India

SourceCEA API - Installed Capacity

Coverage2019 - 20257 years

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