UP ranked number one in peak power demand supply; energy minister cites 24x7 goal and renewables push

During a media interaction, Energy Minister AK Sharma claimed a historic transformation and UP's emergence as a national energy hub with a push for green energy and 24x7 supply. He stated that thermal capacity had risen from 5,160 MW in 2017 to 9,120 MW, and overall power availability increased from 11,803 MW to 22,000 MW. He noted peak demand rose from about 13,000 MW under earlier governments to nearly 30,000 MW in the last four years, with a record 31,468 MW in 2025 and 29,475 MW supplied on April 28, 2026. He added that the number of electricity consumers grew by 3.7 crore since 2017 (from 1.8 crore), with about 50 lakh new connections in the last four years, and cited major expansion in transmission and distribution: replacement of 30 lakh damaged poles, laying over 1.65 lakh km AB cables, and installation or upgrading of 10.71 lakh transformers. In renewables, UP led in daily PM Surya Ghar Yojana installations in April 2026, Lucknow was the top performing district, the state crossed 4 lakh rooftop solar installations with around 1,400 MW capacity (third nationwide), Ayodhya became the country’s first Solar City, and UP led bio-energy with 25 CBG plants producing 240 tonnes daily. He asserted tariffs had not increased in six years and farmers received free electricity.

The state reportedly met a peak demand of 29,475 MW on April 28, 2026, despite unseasonal rains.

Sharma said Uttar Pradesh recorded a peak demand of 31,468 MW in 2025.

The minister noted that peak power demand had risen toward nearly 30,000 MW within the last four years, reflecting growth since earlier governments.

In 2017, Uttar Pradesh's thermal power generation capacity stood at 5,160 MW and overall power availability was 11,803 MW, as cited by the minister.