Major Power Generating States of India

Gujarat is the leading state in India in terms of installed power generation capacity, with over 35,000 MW of installed capacity.

Karnataka is often referred to as the 'Powerhouse of India' because it is one of the largest producers of electricity in the country, with a significant share of hydroelectric power generation.

Tamil Nadu has the largest installed capacity of renewable energy sources in India, with a significant focus on solar and wind power generation.

Chandigarh, the Union Territory, has the highest per capita electricity consumption in India due to its high standard of living and industrial development.

Bihar has the lowest per capita electricity consumption in India due to its low levels of industrialization and rural electrification.

Uttar Pradesh has the largest share of thermal power generation in its energy mix, with over 80% of its electricity coming from coal-fired power plants.

Himachal Pradesh has the largest share of hydroelectric power generation in its energy mix, with over 90% of its electricity coming from hydroelectric power plants.

Tamil Nadu has the largest share of nuclear power generation in its energy mix, with over 20% of its electricity coming from nuclear power plants.

Rajasthan has the largest share of renewable energy sources (excluding large hydro) in its energy mix, with over 20% of its electricity coming from solar and wind power plants.

Gujarat has the highest growth rate of electricity generation in the past five years, with an average annual growth rate of over 10%.

Bihar has the lowest growth rate of electricity generation in the past five years, with an average annual growth rate of less than 5%.

Bihar has the highest electricity transmission and distribution losses in India, with over 30% of the electricity generated being lost during transmission and distribution.

Gujarat has the lowest electricity transmission and distribution losses in India, with less than 10% of the electricity generated being lost during transmission and distribution.

Delhi has the highest electricity tariff for domestic consumers in India, with an average tariff of over ₹10 per unit.

Andhra Pradesh has the lowest electricity tariff for domestic consumers in India, with an average tariff of less than ₹5 per unit.