By Editor Are you even aware of the fact that India ranks 3rd on the global stage among the largest or highest electricity-producing nations? Well, that’s factually true, and the data from 2024 confirms it, but still, we have a long way to go, and the work on that is going on super fast and super strong. Sure, right here in India, we still produce a lot of electricity from coal, but the work on hydro and solar energy is going strong, and that’s showing. On that very note, today, we’re here specifically to talk about the Top 5 Electricity Producing States in India 2025. Like certainly there are some states that are much ahead in the game compared to some other states when it comes to electricity production, let’s just check that out.
1. Gujarat
Yes, in terms of the energy generation scene of India, no doubt, Gujarat is doing much better than some other states in the country, and the main credit for that goes to the infrastructure that the state has invested in over the years for this specific reason only. And it is pretty much showing in the numbers as well. Actually, we’re ranking it number one today with a total power generation share of approximately 12.61% and an installed capacity close to 63,787 MW. That’s just a mind-boggling level of energy generation by one state alone in the country. One of the major factors that separates this state from the others is the Charanka Solar Park and the huge wind farms in Kutch that have made it a real leader in renewables, along with the use of pretty efficient thermal plants. And when you look at the overall balance of energy generation, you’ll see that Gujarat has managed it really well, like there is a mix of coal, wind, solar, and hydro projects to support the overall electricity production numbers.
2. Maharashtra
You must have heard that cities like Mumbai and Pune have super high electricity needs every single year, and that is only rising even more, but to counter that, sure enough, Maharashtra had to rank as one of the highest electricity producers as well, and that’s precisely what it is. Yes, we’re ranking it 2nd for that very reason. To be more specific and talk in numbers, with a sizable installed capacity of almost 54,464 MW, the state churns out close to 1/10th of the total electricity in the country, as 10.71% of India’s total power is generated by Maharashtra alone. Big power plans? Oh, you must have already heard of places like Tarapur Atomic Power Station and Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station!
3. Rajasthan
Oh, and you must not even be surprised to look at Rajasthan’s name on this list because you already know that it is the state where the world’s largest solar park is built, and yes, we’re talking about Bhadla Solar Park. But it is not just that alone, see, there are other projects and places which contribute a ton and make Rajasthan a top electricity producer in the world. Right now, in this top 5 list, it has secured the third position with a little over 10.29% share of the country’s electricity and approximately 52,597 MW installed capacity. Other than just that, yet, Rajasthan is also quite close to the lead in the wind and thermal sectors to be able to provide a stable power supply.
4. Tamil Nadu
Next, we have a state that, in comparison to the other states on our list, began to be noticed for its wind power pretty late. Tamil Nadu ranked fourth and provided roughly 7.63% of the total power of India with an installed capacity of about 43,912 MW. And just so you know, the Muppandal Wind Farm and other aged wind sites are the main factors that make it indecently in clean energy, besides thermal and hydro support.
5. Uttar Pradesh
Lastly? Well, to be honest, Uttar Pradesh is the fifth one on our list of the top five places to be. We put it there, first of all, because of its huge population, and secondly, because of its increasing energy needs. And just so you know, this state is the main contributor to almost 5.88% of the total electricity generation in the country and has a capacity of close to 36,977 MW.
Conclusion
There you have it. By far, the most electricity is being produced in these top 5 states, and since there are more and more projects going on or coming up in the near future, these numbers will only rise, and that’s ultimately good for the country as a whole.