Indian State's Electricity Transition 2026

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Methodology

The SET scores are based on the dimensions selected and their associated parameters. SET 2026 uses a three-dimensional framework with 18 parameters. Details of the dimensions and parameters are outlined in Table 1 of the full report PDF.

Revisions incorporated in the 2026 edition

In each edition, we assess and review state performance across multiple dimensions and parameters, considering recent developments and emerging trends. We also undertake stakeholder consultations to capture perspectives from the ground and systematically incorporate their inputs and feedback into our methodology. The revisions made in this version are summarised below:

States (same as SET 2024): This report, like the previous ones, tracks 21 states on 18 parameters grouped under three dimensions. These states collectively contributed to about 95% of India’s annual power demand over the past eight financial years (FY), 2018 to 2025. Based on consultations with sectoral experts, the geographical scope has not been expanded in this edition, since the existing set of states sufficiently capture the country’s overall power demand profile.

Dimensions and parameters: Though no new dimensions have been introduced, the existing dimensions have been refined. Based on stakeholder feedback, we have added one new parameter, “smart metering”, under dimension 2; and two new parameters, “availability of time-of-day tariff mechanism” and “green hydrogen uptake” under dimension 3.

We also removed three parameters — “MNRE state-level renewable energy target achieved” and “electricity intensity of GDP” from dimension 2; and “codes/regulations for distribution system” from dimension 3 — to avoid duplication of data across dimensions and address the lack of updated data. The Ministry of Power (MoP) now publishes state-level renewable energy targets in the form of the Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO), which is already captured under dimension 1 (parameter: renewable energy in the procurement mix).

Mode of measurement: We have revised the mode of measurement for several parameters across all dimensions to incorporate newly available datasets and make the analysis robust. These revisions were guided by their relevance to the three dimensions, feedback received from experts following the launch of the previous two editions of the report, and the availability of reliable data sources.

Table 2 provides details on the parameters across all three dimensions, weightages, type of parameter, description and data sources for SET 2026. Annexure 1 presents additional information on the changes made to the dimensions, parameters and mode of measurement compared to the SET 2024 report. Annexure 2 elucidates the dimensions and parameters, data-related challenges and assumptions.

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Dr. Sambit Basu, Abhishek Ranjan (BSES Rajdhani), Dhruvak Aggarwal (CEEW), Dr. Praveer Sinha (Tata Power), Swasti Raizada (IISD), Charith Konda (IEEFA), Saurabh Trivedi (IEEFA), Subham Shrivastava (IEEFA), Richard Black (Ember), Aditya Lolla (Ember), and Neshwin Rodrigues (Ember), for their constructive feedback during the peer review process. Any errors are our own and should not tarnish the reputation of these people.

We would also like to thank Karishma Joseph (IEEFA), Rashi Tiwary (IEEFA), Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri (IEEFA), Prionka Jha (IEEFA), Janhvi Saini (IEEFA), Cara King (IEEFA), Debabrata Das (Ember), Chelsea Bruce-Lockhart (Ember) and Ardhi Arsala Rahmani (Ember) for their support in the editing and designing of this report.