India's 2026 draft electricity policy aims for 2,000 kWh per capita by 2030, expands renewables and nuclear power, and supports clean energy transitions.

India has released the Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for public consultation, with the goal of achieving 2,000 kWh per capita electricity consumption by 2030 and over 4,000 kWh by 2047, which is consistent with net-zero emissions by 2070 and a 45% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030. The policy encourages the development of renewable and nuclear energy, supports market-based reforms, demand charges, and tariff indexation, reduces cross-subsidies, and promotes peer-to-peer trading and storage. It requires resource adequacy plans, strengthens dispute resolution, and establishes a target of 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 using advanced reactors. The draft replaces the 2005 NEP and provides a comprehensive framework for a reliable, affordable, and clean power sector.