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6.6 GW nuclear capacity under construction in India: Power Minister
Mar-13-2026

The Power Minister Manohar Lal has said that around 6,600-megawatt nuclear capacity is under construction and targeted to be completed by 2029-30. Further, 7,000 MW of nuclear capacity is under various stages of planning and approval. Besides, 12,723.50 MW of hydroelectric projects are under construction.

He noted that India has a nuclear capacity of over 8,780 MW. Further, in energy storage systems, 11,620 MW/69,720 MWh Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) are under construction. Also, a total of 6,580 MW/39,480 MWh capacity of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) is concurred and yet to be taken up for construction. Moreover, 9,653.94 MW/ 26,729.32 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity is under construction, while 19,797.65 MW/ 61,013.40 MWh BESS capacity are under tendering stage.

Besides, he highlighted that India added 52,536.49 MW installed generation capacity in the current financial year, FY 2025-26 (till January 2026). He added that the total installed generation capacity as of January 31, 2026 is 5,20,511 MW, of which the share of renewable energy sources was 2,63,189 MW (50.6%).

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