Hydropower in India

Himachal Pradesh has the highest installed hydropower capacity in India, with over 10,000 MW of installed capacity.

Tehri Dam is the largest hydropower plant in India, with an installed capacity of 2,400 MW.

Brahmaputra has the maximum hydropower potential in India, with an estimated potential of over 50,000 MW.

Hydropower contributes around 15% of India's total electricity generation.

Sikkim has the highest per capita hydropower generation in India, with over 1,000 MW of installed capacity per million people.

Run-of-the-river hydropower plants are most commonly used in India, as they do not require the construction of large dams and reservoirs.

Hydropower development in India faces challenges such as environmental concerns, high cost of construction, and lack of infrastructure.

Hydropower is a renewable energy source, clean and sustainable, and reliable and dispatchable.

The future of hydropower in India is growing rapidly, as the country aims to increase its share of renewable energy in its electricity mix.

Tamil Nadu has the lowest installed hydropower capacity among the southern states of India, due to its limited water resources.

Sardar Sarovar Dam is a major irrigation and water supply project, but it does not generate hydropower.

Maharashtra has the highest potential for pumped-storage hydropower in India, due to its hilly terrain and availability of water resources.

As of 2023, the total installed hydropower capacity in India is approximately 50,000 MW.

Himachal Pradesh has the largest number of operational hydropower plants in India, with over 100 plants in operation.

The average annual hydropower generation in India is approximately 150 TWh.