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MaximPeterson Jul 01, 2011 4:07am
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Indian Power Sector (Generation & Supply)
Indian Power Sector (Generation & Supply)
Powering the growth of the Indian EconomyThe Indian Power Industry is one of the largest and most important industries in India as it fulfils the energy requirements of various other industries.
It is one of the most critical components of infrastructure that affects economic growth and the well-being of our nation.
India has the world’s 5th largest electricity generation capacity and it is the 6th largest energy consumer accounting for 3.4% of global energy consumption.
Due to the fast-paced growth of the Indian economy, the country’s energy demand has grown at an average of 3.6% p.a. over the past 30 years.
As per the latest Report of CEA (Central Electricity Authority), the Total Installed Capacity of Power in India is 173626.40 MW.
Of this, more than 75% of the installed capacity is with the public sector (state and central), the state sector having the largest share of 48%.