Energy Statistics India 2025
Context:
Recently, the National Statistics Office (NSO) released its annual publication, “Energy Statistics India 2025.”
Relevance:
GS-02 (Government policies and interventions)
Key Highlights
- The report is published by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
- It provides integrated data on the reserve, capacity, production, consumption, and import/export of energy commodities like coal, petroleum, natural gas, and renewables.
- Energy Account and SEEA Framework:
- A new chapter is introduced on energy accounts using the System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA) 2012 framework.
- Includes Asset Accounts and Physical Supply and Use Tables for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24.
- Renewable Energy Potential and Growth:
- India’s renewable energy potential stands at 21,09,655 MW as of 31-Mar-2024.
- Wind power dominates (55%) with 11,63,856 MW, followed by solar energy (7,48,990 MW) and large hydro (1,33,410 MW).
- States with highest potential: Rajasthan (20.3%), Maharashtra (11.8%), Gujarat (10.5%), Karnataka (9.8%).
- Growth in Renewable Energy Capacity and Generation:
- Installed capacity for renewable energy increased from 81,593 MW in 2015 to 1,98,213 MW in 2024 (CAGR of 10.36%).
- Gross electricity generation from renewables grew from 2,05,608 GWh (2014-15) to 3,70,320 GWh (2023-24) (CAGR of 6.76%).
- Energy Efficiency and Consumption Trends:
- Per capita energy consumption increased from 14,682 MJ/person (2014-15) to 18,410 MJ/person (2023-24) (CAGR of 2.55%).
- Transmission and distribution losses reduced from 23% (2014-15) to 17% (2023-24).
- The industry sector remains the largest energy consumer, growing from 2,42,418 KToE (2014-15) to 3,11,822 KToE (2023-24).
Prelims Question:
With reference to the Energy Statistics India 2025, consider the following statements:
- The publication is released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
- It includes a new chapter on energy accounts based on the System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA) 2012 framework.
- Rajasthan has the highest renewable energy potential in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Both statements 2 and 3 are correct. But Statement 1 is incorrect: The publication is released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI.
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