The Energy Statistics India 2025 report, released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) for the fiscal year 2023–2024

Trends in energy production, consumption, and imports for the fiscal year 2023–2024 are detailed in the Energy Statistics India 2025 report released by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

The results demonstrate India's dedication to the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and show a strong recovery in the energy sector after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The following are the main points of Energy Statistics India 2025:

• Primary Energy Supply showed resilience and recovery, rising 7.8% to 9,03,158 KToE.
• With 60.21% of Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) and 79% of all domestic energy supply coming from coal, it remains the main source.
• With wind and solar energy at the forefront, the potential for renewable energy has grown to 21,09,655 MW.
• With wind and solar energy at the forefront, the potential for renewable energy has grown to 21,09,655 MW.
• From 2,05,608 GWh in 2014–15 to 3,70,320 GWh in 2023–24, electricity produced from renewable sources increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.76%.
• Over the last ten years, the amount of energy consumed per person has increased by 25% to 18,410 MJ.

The report's positive aspects include:

• Quick growth of renewable energy: installed capacity increased at a CAGR of 10.36% from 81,593 MW in 2015 to 1,98,213 MW in 2024. In terms of wind and solar installations, states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra are at the forefront.
• Industry-driven growth: From 2.4 lakh KToE in 2014–15 to 3.1 lakh KToE in 2023–24, the industrial sector's final energy consumption increased by 13.2%, boosting economic productivity.
• Less transmission and distribution loss: Efficiency has improved as losses have decreased from 23% in 2014–15 to 17% in 2023–24.
• Renewable energy surpasses fossil fuels: Over the past ten years, non-hydro renewable energy sources have grown by more than 210%.
• Enhanced energy intensity: Energy consumption and economic growth are no longer correlated, as evidenced by the drop in the energy needed per INR of GDP to 0.2180 MJ/INR.

The report's drawbacks

• High dependence on coal: 60% of total primary energy supply (TPES) and 79% of energy supply still come from coal. For example, 93.3% of all coal produced is non-coking coal.
• High reliance on imports: India imports 25.86% of its coal, 46.6% of its natural gas, and 89% of its crude oil.
• Low per capita electricity consumption: India uses 1,106 kWh of electricity per person, which is less than the global average of about 3,000 kWh.
• Slow integration of renewables in actual generation: Although capacity has increased, renewable energy sources are still not a major component of the energy mix as a whole.
• Urban-rural disparity: The demands of urban industrial and residential areas are greatly outpaced by the energy consumption and accessibility of rural area

In summary:

India has made great strides in energy security, the switch to renewable energy, and increased efficiency, according to the Energy Statistics India 2025 report. However, finding a balance between sustainability and growth continues to present difficulties. To achieve India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, a comprehensive long-term energy policy based on equity and innovation principles is essential.