Power generation capacity data shows coal beating programme
Power generation capacity data from CEA Sub-Report 17 for May 26, 2026 shows coal generation outperforming the daily programme. Coal plants generated 4,114.32 MU against a daily programme of 3,776.80 MU. Month-to-date coal generation reached 1,00,268.58 MU, while FY-to-date actual stood at 2,16,210.46 MU against a programme of 2,19,727.44 MU. Power generation capacity across other fuels also showed clear variation. Natural Gas generated 107.52 MU against an 82.26 MU programme. Nuclear generated 185.91 MU against 168.84 MU, while hydro generated 412.63 MU against 448.81 MU. The All-India total stood at 4,931.09 MU. EnergylineIndia.com highlights this update for readers tracking Central Electricity Authority data and News on Indian power sector. Power generation capacity analysis should focus on actual generation, not only installed capacity. The report shows that Coal power projects continued to carry the largest fuel-wise generation load. Power generation capacity data is useful for utilities, traders, planners and power-market observers. Power generation capacity on May 26 shows coal-led overperformance against programme, even as hydro remained below its daily programme, CEA Daily Generation, Power Generation, Coal Power, Fuel Wise Generation, Power Sector Data.
