India, March 19 -- India's electricity system is projected to undergo a massive transformation over the next decade as demand rises and renewable energy (RE) expands rapidly, according to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA)'s midterm review of the 20th Electric Power Survey (EPS) released on March 19, 2026.

The report, National generation adequacy plan (2026-27 to 2035-36), estimates that peak electricity demand will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.58 per cent between (financial year) 2024-25 and 2035-36, while the overall electricity energy requirement will expand at a 6.41 per cent CAGR during the same period. By 2035-36, India's peak electricity demand is projected to reach 459 gigawatt (GW), while the total elec...