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CREA released India Energy Snapshot for Q2 FY27
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The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) releases the India Energy Snapshot for Q2 FY27. The snapshot reports trends in electricity generation, peak demand, fuel mix, coal stocks, renewable output, installed capacity, and energy storage in India. The findings are based on data from GRID-INDIA, the Union Ministry of Coal, the Central Electricity Authority, and the National Power Portal.
CREA India Energy Snapshot Q2 FY27:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Total electricity generation | India’s electricity generation rises 11% year on year to 536 billion units (BU) in Q2 FY27. |
| Peak power demand | Peak power demand hits a record 270 gigawatts (GW) on July 16, 2026, which is 18% higher than the corresponding quarter a year ago. |
| Non-fossil electricity generation | The combined non-fossil electricity generation, including renewables, hydropower, and nuclear power, reaches 177 BU in Q2 FY27, up from 163 BU in Q2 FY26. |
| Non-fossil share in generation | Non-fossil sources account for around 33% of total electricity generation in Q2 FY27. |
| Coal and lignite share in generation | Coal and lignite contribute around 66% of total power generation in Q2 FY27. |
| Coal and lignite generation | Coal and lignite output increases 12.5% year on year from 312 BU in Q2 FY26 to 351 BU in Q2 FY27. |
| Coal stocks at thermal power plants | Coal stocks at thermal power plants fall to 21 million tonnes, which is 36% of the normative requirement of 58 million tonnes. |
| Plants below coal-stock norm | The number of power plants with coal stocks below 25% of the required norm rises from 32 to 84 between August 22 and September 30, 2026. |
| Coal dispatch and logistics | Coal dispatches and freight rake loading decline during Q2 FY27. |
| Coal production pattern | Coal production increases 7.6% year on year in July and declines 4.3% in August, and August 2026 records the lowest monthly coal production so far that year. |
| Renewable electricity generation threshold | Renewable electricity generation crosses 100 BU for the first time in Q2 FY27, excluding large hydropower. |
| Renewables share in generation | Renewables account for 19% of total electricity generation in Q2 FY27. |
| Solar generation | Solar generation increases 39% year on year to 51 BU in Q2 FY27 and accounts for 10% of total electricity generation for the first time. |
| Solar contribution to renewable growth | Solar accounts for 58% of the increase in renewable electricity generation during Q2 FY27. |
| Wind generation | Wind generation rises 29% to 45 BU in Q2 FY27. |
| Nuclear generation | Nuclear generation increases 2% in Q2 FY27. |
| Large hydropower generation | Large hydropower generation declines 20% year on year in Q2 FY27, despite increasing 53% quarter on quarter from 39 BU in Q1 FY27 to 60 BU in Q2 FY27. |
| Installed power capacity | India’s installed power capacity reaches 555 GW by the end of August 2026. |
| Installed capacity growth | Installed power capacity is up 12% from August 2025, 23% from August 2024, and 31% from August 2023. |
| Non-fossil share in installed capacity | Non-fossil sources account for around 55% of installed power capacity. |
| Renewable capacity excluding large hydropower | Renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydropower, reaches 243 GW, which is 44% of total installed capacity. |
| Capacity addition during Q2 FY27 | During Q2 FY27, about 7 GW of renewable capacity is added compared with 0.8 GW of thermal capacity. |
| Battery Energy Storage Systems | India has 9.1 GWh of operational Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with an additional 3 GWh expected by December 2026. |
| Storage contribution during nighttime peak | During nighttime peak demand, storage contributes up to 5.5 GW, compared with 4.1 GW in the previous quarter, meeting around 1 to 2% of national electricity demand. |