{"url":"https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/key-takeaways-from-ceas-national-power-generation-adequacy-plan-for-the-coming-decade/article70799928.ece","title":"CEA projects 1,121 GW capacity, 51% coal generation by 2035-36","domain":"thehindubusinessline.com","imageUrl":"https://images.pexels.com/photos/18416936/pexels-photo-18416936.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&h=650&w=940","pexelsSearchTerm":"coal power plant","category":"World","language":"en","slug":"2df15a92","id":"2df15a92-4021-4a27-b15d-119f33e205a1","description":"CEA released national generation adequacy plan for 2026-27 to 2035-36.","summary":"## TL;DR\n- **CEA** released national generation adequacy plan for **2026-27 to 2035-36**.\n- Demand hits **3,365 BU**; capacity reaches **1,121 GW** with **51%** coal generation.\n- **Pumped storage** grows to **94 GW**, outpacing **BESS** at **80 GW**.\n\n## The story at a glance\n**Central Electricity Authority (CEA)** released its national generation adequacy plan covering **2026-27 to 2035-36**, using Monte Carlo simulations to project demand and capacity needs under uncertainties. It outlines required expansions in generation and storage for reliability. The plan is in the news amid India's push for renewable integration while ensuring energy security.[[1]](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/key-takeaways-from-ceas-national-power-generation-adequacy-plan-for-the-coming-decade/article70799928.ece)\n\n## Key moments & milestones\n- **2025-26**: Installed capacity at **520 GW**; demand at **2,000 BU**.\n- **2026-27**: Coal capacity share at **41.5%**; **PSPs** at **5 GW**; **BESS** at **9 GW**.\n- Capacity additions underway: **coal 41 GW** construction, **RE 155 GW** construction.\n- Sites identified for **100 GW PSPs**; **7.2 GW** commissioned.\n- **2035-36**: Total capacity **1,121 GW** (**786 GW** non-fossil); storage **174 GW/888 GWh**.[[1]](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/key-takeaways-from-ceas-national-power-generation-adequacy-plan-for-the-coming-decade/article70799928.ece)\n\n## Signature highlights\n- Coal capacity rises by only **78 GW** to **335 GW**, share drops to **28%**, but generates **51%** of electricity.\n- Solar capacity triples from **176 GW** to **509 GW**, yet contributes **27%** of generation.\n- **PSPs** surge from **5 GW** to **94 GW** for long-duration storage (six hours+), preferred over **BESS** due to lower import risks.\n- **BESS** grows to **80 GW**, but relies on supplies from “one of the Asian countries”.\n- **PRM** of **13-14%** needed by **2035-36** for resilience with high renewables.\n- “Complete visibility” on additions across coal, hydro, nuclear, RE, PSPs, BESS.[[1]](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/key-takeaways-from-ceas-national-power-generation-adequacy-plan-for-the-coming-decade/article70799928.ece)\n\n## Key quotes\n- “**PSPs** [are] **a critical component of India’s evolving power system**.” – **CEA**\n- “**complete visibility**” of capacity additions by **2035-36** – **CEA**\n- “**PRM**... ensures [the system] **remains resilient even with high levels of renewable energy**.” – **CEA**[[1]](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/key-takeaways-from-ceas-national-power-generation-adequacy-plan-for-the-coming-decade/article70799928.ece)\n\n## Why it matters\nIndia's power system must balance rapid demand growth with renewable scaling to avoid shortages. It signals utilities and investors to prioritise **PSPs**, coal reliability, and visible projects for stable supply. Watch capacity addition progress and **PRM** maintenance amid RE integration.[[1]](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/key-takeaways-from-ceas-national-power-generation-adequacy-plan-for-the-coming-decade/article70799928.ece)","hashtags":["#power","#energy","#renewables","#coal","#india","#storage"],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/key-takeaways-from-ceas-national-power-generation-adequacy-plan-for-the-coming-decade/article70799928.ece","title":"Original article"}],"viewCount":2,"publishedAt":"2026-04-05T03:29:32.143Z","createdAt":"2026-04-05T03:29:32.143Z","articlePublishedAt":null}