India projects 0.9% energy surplus but 1.2% peak deficit in 2025-26
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released the Load Generation Balance Report (LGBR) for 2025-26, projecting a modest all-India energy surplus of 0.9% and a peak power deficit of 1.2%. The LGBR draws on inputs from Regional Power Committees (RPCs), generation utilities, and system operators. Overview of anticipated demand and supply CEA estimates gross electricity generation at 2,000 billion units (BU) for 2025-26, comprising 1,725 BU from conventional sources, including imports from Bhutan, and 275 BU…