Fossil Fuel to RE ratio in India

1. Dominance of Fossil Fuels in Major States

States like Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP), and West Bengal still rely heavily on fossil fuels for power generation.

High reliance on coal and other fossil fuels raises concerns about sustainability and clean energy goals.

Despite having installed non-fossil fuel capacity, these states have not significantly shifted to renewable energy.

2. Electricity Generation Among Top GDP-Contributing States

Maharashtra, UP, and MP generate the most electricity.

Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Karnataka have aggressively expanded their renewable energy capacity.

3. Fossil Fuel Capacity vs. Renewable Capacity

States with high fossil fuel capacity:

UP: 81%

MP: 70%

West Bengal: 87%

States with higher renewable capacity:

Gujarat: 32%

Tamil Nadu: 27%

Karnataka: 43%

Rajasthan: 41%

4. Poor Renewable Energy Generation in Some States

UP, MP, and West Bengal have a poor transition to renewables:

UP: Only 5% of its electricity comes from renewables.

West Bengal: Worst performer, just 5% renewable energy generation.

MP: Despite 30% renewable capacity, only 10% of total electricity comes from renewables.

5. Leading States in Renewable Energy Generation

Karnataka leads in renewable energy usage (43% of total power from renewables).

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have successfully converted renewable capacity into power generation.

6. Solar and Wind Energy Adoption

States leading in solar capacity: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra (71% of India’s 82 GW installed capacity).

Top wind energy states: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan (85% of India’s 46 GW installed capacity).

7. Economic and Environmental Impact

States dependent on fossil fuels risk long-term energy security issues.

Lack of investment in renewables threatens economic competitiveness and sustainability.

India aims to be a $5 trillion economy, requiring cleaner energy sources for industrial growth.