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India Energy Profile 2025: Electricity Mix

India's electricity generation in 2025 continued to be dominated by fossil fuels, which supplied 73.3% of total generation. Coal remained the backbone of the country's power system, accounting for 70.8% of electricity as growing demand from households, industry and infrastructure continued to drive generation.

Renewables provided 24.1% of electricity generation, led by solar power at 9.4%, followed by hydropower (8.6%) and wind (5.0%). India continued to expand its renewable energy capacity, with solar playing an increasingly important role in meeting rising electricity demand.

Nuclear energy contributed 2.6% of electricity generation. Although still a relatively small part of the overall mix, India continues to invest in nuclear power as part of its long-term strategy to diversify electricity supplies and support lower-carbon generation.

Electricity Mix Breakdown

🔥 Fossil Fuels: 73.3%

🌍 Renewables: 24.1%

⚛️ Nuclear: 2.6%

Top 3 Electricity Sources

#1 Coal 70.8%

#2 Solar 9.4%

#3 Hydro 8.6%

Data: Ember-energy.org