According to information provided to Parliament on Tuesday, India has utilised only 29% of its hydropower potential, whereas the US and the EU have produced over 80% and 70% of it, respectively.
Power Minister R K Singh stated in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that the estimated hydropower potential in the nation is approximately 1,45,320 MW (for projects with capacity above 25 MW) according to the Reassessment Study conducted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) between 1978 and 1987.
According to Singh, out of the 1,45,320 MW total, 42,104.6 MW (or 29%) has been developed, while 15,023.5 MW (10.3%) is now being built.
Power Minister: India used 29% of its hydroelectric potential
