UP’s power basket thermal-heavy despite renewable energy push

Uttar Pradesh remains one of the largest power-generating states in North India, ranking second in the northern region in terms of installed electricity capacity even as Rajasthan leads the region, driven by massive renewable energy additions, according to the latest report on the state-wise installed capacity by Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

However, Uttar Pradesh needs to augment its capacity fast to keep pace with the growing power demand that is expected to cross 40,000 megawatt (mw) by 2030, according to officials.