Held in New Delhi, the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 highlighted India’s journey from power deficit → renewable-led surplus, with a massive ₹50 lakh crore investment potential by 2032.

Why It Matters:

·         25,000+ participants | 80+ countries

·         Positions India as a global energy transition leader

·         Focus on low-carbon, resilient power systems

Key Achievements of India’s Power Sector:

·         Installed Capacity: 520 GW (Jan 2026)

·         Renewables Boom: 75% of new capacity additions

·         Solar jump: 3 GW (2014) → 140 GW (2026)

·         Ranked 4th globally (International Renewable Energy Agency)

From Deficit to Surplus:

·         Power shortage reduced → 4.2% → 0.03%

·         Peak demand met → 242 GW

Universal Electrification:

·         18,000+ villages electrified

·         2.86 crore households connected

·         Rural supply ↑ from 12.5 hrs → 22.6 hrs

Grid & Reforms:

·         World’s largest synchronous national grid (>5 lakh ckm)

·         DISCOMs turned profitable (₹2,701 crore)

·         Smart meters (5.6 crore+) improving efficiency

Key Initiatives:

·         PM Surya Ghar Yojana → Rooftop solar push

·         Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)

·         National Electricity Plan (2023–32)

·         Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2026