NSO releases Energy Statistics India 2025; total primary energy supply up 7.8% in FY24
The National Statistics Office (NSO) released 'Energy Statistics India 2025' on 29 March 2025, showing total primary energy supply grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24.
Summary
The National Statistics Office (NSO) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released its annual publication 'Energy Statistics India 2025' on 29 March 2025. It shows Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24 to 9,03,158 kilotonnes of oil equivalent. India's renewable energy potential stood at 21,09,655 MW as of 31 March 2024, with wind power accounting for 11,63,856 MW (about 55%), followed by solar (7,48,990 MW) and large hydro (1,33,410 MW); Rajasthan had the largest share of the potential (20.3%). The edition adds a new chapter on Energy Accounts under the System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA) 2012 framework, with asset accounts and physical supply-use tables for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24.
Key facts
- Released
- 29 March 2025, NSO (MoSPI)
- TPES FY24
- 9,03,158 KToE (+7.8%)
- RE potential (31 March 2024)
- 21,09,655 MW
- Largest source
- Wind: 11,63,856 MW (~55%)
- Top state by RE potential
- Rajasthan (20.3%)
- New chapter
- Energy Accounts under SEEA 2012
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to 'Energy Statistics India 2025', released on 29 March 2025, India's Total Primary Energy Supply grew by how much in FY 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — 7.8%
TPES grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24 to 9,03,158 KToE.
According to 'Energy Statistics India 2025', which source accounts for the largest share (about 55%) of India's renewable energy potential?
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Correct answer: B — Wind
Wind power has 11,63,856 MW of the 21,09,655 MW potential, about 55%; solar is second.
Consider the following statements about 'Energy Statistics India 2025': 1. It includes a new chapter on Energy Accounts following the System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA) 2012 framework. 2. Rajasthan has the largest share of India's renewable energy potential. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The publication adds an Energy Accounts chapter under SEEA 2012, and Rajasthan holds the largest share (20.3%) of RE potential.