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State-wise Power Generation India
Energy & Utility Analytics
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This dataset provides details on daily power generation in India from 2017 to 2020, offering insights into the nation's energy landscape. India stands as the world's third-largest producer and consumer of electricity, with an installed capacity of 370.106 GW as of March 2020. Renewable power plants contribute significantly, making up 35.86% of the total installed capacity. While India possesses a surplus in power generation, it faces challenges with distribution infrastructure. The electricity sector is primarily driven by fossil fuels, particularly coal, which accounted for roughly three-quarters of the country's electricity in the 2018-19 fiscal year. However, the government is actively promoting investment in renewable energy. The National Electricity Plan of 2018 indicates no immediate need for additional non-renewable power plants until 2027, with plans for substantial renewable capacity additions and the retirement of older coal-fired plants. India has experienced rapid growth in electricity generation, with incremental generation in 2019-20 entirely contributed by renewable energy sources as fossil fuel generation saw a decrease. The sector's growth is spurred by India's rapidly expanding economy, increasing exports, infrastructure improvements, and rising household incomes.
Columns
The dataset consists of two CSV files, with one file,
State_Region_corrected.csv, providing detailed column descriptions.- State / Union territory (UT): The name of the Indian state or Union Territory. This column contains 34 unique state names.
- Area (km2): The geographical area of the respective state in square kilometres. This column presents numerical data with various statistical measures.
- Region: The regional grouping of the state, such as Northern or Northeastern. There are 6 unique regions represented.
- National Share (%): The percentage share of the state in a national context. This is a numerical column with statistical distribution details.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and includes two files. While detailed information for both files is mentioned to be available, specific details are provided for
State_Region_corrected.csv, which is 1.14 kB in size. The number of rows for the files is not explicitly stated, but the State / Union territory (UT) column in one file indicates 34 unique entries, suggesting at least 34 records for that particular file.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Conducting a detailed study of leading power generation methods across India.
- Analysing the growth and distribution of region-wise renewable energy.
- Identifying states that are prominent in the production of both renewable and non-renewable energy.
- Energy sector analysis, policy formulation, and academic research.
- Understanding the impact of economic development on electricity demand and supply dynamics.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope covers all of India, broken down by State/Union territory and broader regions. The time range for daily power generation spans from 2017 to 2020, with contextual information provided for earlier years and future projections related to energy policy. Specific demographic details are not included, but the data is organised by administrative divisions.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Researchers and academics focusing on energy studies, environmental policy, or Indian economic development.
- Policy analysts and government officials involved in energy planning and infrastructure development.
- Data scientists and analysts interested in time-series analysis of energy production or regional disparities.
- Students undertaking projects related to India's power sector or renewable energy transition.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- India Daily Power Generation (2017-2020)
- Indian Energy Sector Data
- India Renewable Energy & Growth
- State-wise Power Generation India
- India Electricity Landscape (2017-2020)
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Original Data Source: State-wise Power Generation India
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