Top 10 Largest Producer of Electricity in India by State

As of now March 2024, Gujarat is the leading in total installed capacity power generation including Thermal and Renewable followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
This is a list of states of India by installed power generation capacity against wind energy and Coal /Thermal / Nuclear / solar power generation capacity.

Gujarat

• A leader in renewable energy, especially solar and wind, along with substantial thermal power capacity.
• Adani Group is setting up the world’s largest green energy park in the Rann of Kutch Desert in Gujarat.

Maharashtra

• Known for a significant number of thermal and nuclear power plants, Maharashtra is a major electricity producer.
• Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the second largest hydroelectric power plant in India.

Tamil Nadu

• A pioneer in wind energy, Tamil Nadu also has a diverse mix of thermal and hydroelectric power.
• 648 MW, Kamuthi is one of the World’s Largest single location solar power project.

Uttar Pradesh

• Has a significant number of coal-based thermal power plants.
• At present,As of 2024 – There are five thermal power plants located in different parts of Uttar Pradesh, with a total installed generation capacity of 6134 MW.

Karnataka

• Known for its hydroelectric projects and increasing renewable energy capacity.
• Modes for generation of electric power are hydroelectric, thermal, diesel, gas, wind and solar.

Madhya Pradesh

• Houses several large thermal power plants and hydroelectric stations.
• Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station is the largest power station in India, sourced from the Nigahi mines.

Rajasthan

• A growing hub for solar energy, alongside its thermal power capacity.
• Host largest solar power plant in India with 2250MW – Bhadla Solar Park.

West Bengal

• Predominantly relies on coal-based thermal power plants.
• Damodar Valley Corporation operates both thermal power stations and hydel power stations under the ownership of Ministry of Power, Government of India.

Andhra Pradesh

• A mix of thermal, hydro, and renewable energy sources.
• Power sector of Andhra Pradesh is divided into 4 – Regulation, Generation, Transmission and Distribution

Telangana

• Significant contributions from thermal and hydroelectric power.
• Telangana Super Thermal Power Project is under construction with power capacity of 1600 MW.

Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh states are also known for large thermal power generation capacity due to abundant coal resources. These rankings are based on installed capacity and production output.