Assam’s Power Demand Projected to Rise to 3,403 MW by 2029-30

Guwahati: Assam’s electricity requirement is projected to increase from 14,978 million units (MU) in 2026-27 to 18,162 MU by 2029-30, according to the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) midterm review of the 20th Electric Power Survey. The state’s peak power demand is also expected to rise from 2,915 MW to 3,403 MW during the same period.

The projections account for economic growth, electric vehicle adoption, energy efficiency measures and government initiatives. Meanwhile, six hydroelectric projects with a combined capacity of 2,166 MW are under implementation in the Northeast, including Assam. Scheduled for completion by December 2030, these projects are expected to help meet the region’s growing electricity demand.