https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

97 GW New Coal Capacity in Pipeline as India Aims 870 GW Power Capacity by FY32: MoS Power Naik – Details Inside

EVs to Drive 2.35% of Power Demand by FY32; Massive Pipeline in Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear and RE Projects
Indian Masterminds Stories

New Delhi: In a significant push to ensure energy security and meet rising electricity demand, the Ministry of Power has laid out plans to set up a minimum of 97,000 megawatts (MW) of additional coal and lignite-based thermal capacity by 2034–35, Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

This expansion is part of a broader capacity-building roadmap, which includes major developments across thermal, hydro, nuclear, renewable, and energy storage sectors.

read also: Gujarat Crosses 5.96 Lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’; Sets Ambitious Goal to Empower 10 Lakh Women Through Self-Reliance

Coal and Lignite Expansion to Meet Projected Demand

As per current estimates under the National Electricity Plan (NEP), India will require around 3,07,000 MW of coal and lignite capacity by FY35, up from the 2,11,855 MW installed as of March 31, 2023.

To bridge this gap, the government is actively:

  • Commissioning new projects: 11,680 MW since April 2023
  • Under construction: 38,935 MW (including 5,695 MW from stressed assets)
  • Awarded projects in FY25: 15,440 MW
  • At planning stage: 35,460 MW

This coal-heavy expansion comes even as India continues to expand its renewable and clean energy portfolio to balance its energy mix.

EV Charging Demand Projected at 2.35% by FY32

Naik also addressed the impact of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on electricity demand. By FY32, EV charging is projected to account for 63,651 million units (MU) — approximately 2.35% of total electricity demand.

Adequate generation capacity has been planned to meet the rising demand of electricity in the country, including due to rise in Electric Vehicles,” Naik stated.

  • Installed and Projected Power Capacity
  • Current Installed Capacity (June 2025): 485 GW
  • Projected Capacity by FY32: ~870 GW

This projection reflects significant growth to support both economic development and clean energy transitions.

Hydro and Nuclear Pipeline

  • Hydroelectric Projects Under Construction: 13,463.5 MW
  • Under Planning (target FY32): 9,802 MW
  • Nuclear Power Under Construction: 6,600 MW (target FY30)
  • Nuclear Under Planning/Approval: 7,000 MW

Massive Renewable Energy Pipeline

  • RE Under Construction: 1,58,450 MW
  • Solar: 74,150 MW
  • Wind: 30,080 MW
  • Hybrid: 53,750 MW
  • RE Under Planning (target FY30): 62,000 MW
  • Solar: 46,010 MW
  • Hybrid: 15,990 MW

Energy Storage Development

To support variable RE sources and ensure grid stability:

  • Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs)
  • Under Construction: 8,250 MW / 49,500 MWh
  • Concurred, yet to begin: 5,780 MW / 34,680 MWh
  • Under Bidding: 3,500 MW / 21,000 MWh
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Under Construction or Bidding: 15,829 MW / 51,106 MWh

read also: Government Launches E-Commerce Export Hubs to Empower Indian MSMEs in Global Markets – All Details Inside


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Chhattisgarh South Korea
CM Vishnu Deo Sai Meets ATCA in Seoul, ICCK Onboarded as Knowledge Partner for Chhattisgarh's Industrial Push
Rail News
Government Clears Rs 12,328 Crore Railway Upgrades to Enhance Connectivity, Logistics and Sustainability
100th Foundation Course LBSNAA
100th Foundation Course at LBSNAA Mussoorie Begins with 660 Officer Trainees from 19 Civil Services
Two crossed national flags on wooden table
India Ramps Up Lobbying in Washington Following US Dual Charge for Ambassador in India - Details Inside
PMO-building
Third Bureaucratic Shake-Up: Centre Set to Fill 19 Crucial Additional Secretary-Level Posts
WCL Western Coalfield
Leadership Boost: PESB Recommends SECL’s Sandeep Paranjape as Director (Technical) of Western Coalfields Ltd – Details Inside
REC Ltd
REC Limited Reports Record Rs15,713 Cr Profit in FY25 at 56th AGM; Releases ESG Sustainability Report
POWERGRID
POWERGRID Holds 36th Annual General Meeting Virtually, Highlights Strong Operational Performance & Future Growth Plans
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Operation Hunt: IPS Dr. Karanraj Vaghela’s Mission to Nab Valsad’s Most Wanted
Dr
Resisted Flawed Schemes, Transferred Thrice In Three Months, Found Solace In Writing
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-11 at 4.48
IAS SVR Srinivas on Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Tough Calls, and the Real Power of IAS Officers | Video Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Minnu P M
“Lazy, Sleepy, Yet Determined”: Minnu P M’s Honest Take on Cracking UPSC
Minnu PM, once a clerk in Kerala Police, cleared UPSC with AIR 150 after five years of struggle. Her...
IPS Ashish Tiwari
From IIT and Investment Banking to Public Service, Meet IPS Ashish Tiwari 
Ashish Tiwari, IIT graduate and former investment banker, chose public service over global finance. As...
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-12 at 7.27
First Attempt IRS, Fourth Attempt IPS: The Relentless Pursuit of Jitendra Kumar Yadav Who Cracked UPSC 3 Times
IPS Yadav is originally from Chhattisgarh. He was first selected for the IRS through UPSC and later for...
Social Media
Masahiro Hara
From Go Board to Global Use, How QR Codes Changed the World: IRAS Officer Ananth Rupanagudi Spotlights Masahiro Hara’s Vision
IRAS officer Ananth Rupanagudi shared a video on Masahiro Hara, the inventor of QR codes, highlighting...
IFS Susanta Nanda Video
A Mother’s Duty: Tigress Watches Over Cubs Splashing in Waterhole — Heartwarming Video Shared By Retd. IFS Officer Susanta Nanda
A tender wildlife video shared by Retd. IFS officer Susanta Nanda shows a tigress keeping watch over...
Mohanmala
Kaziranga Mourns: Beloved Elephant Mohanmala Passes Away After Five Decades of Service
Kaziranga National Park mourns the loss of Mohanmala, a beloved elephant who served over 50 years as...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Chhattisgarh South Korea
CM Vishnu Deo Sai Meets ATCA in Seoul, ICCK Onboarded as Knowledge Partner for Chhattisgarh's Industrial Push
Rail News
Government Clears Rs 12,328 Crore Railway Upgrades to Enhance Connectivity, Logistics and Sustainability
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Dr
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-11 at 4.48
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT