Electricity Transition 2026: UP, AP & Rajasthan Drive EVs & Green Hydrogen

Current Context: The report is titled Indian States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report 2026. It was released on 23 February 2026 by IEEFA (Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis) and Ember.

• The study covers 21 states, representing 95% of India’s power demand.
• Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan lead in EV adoption and green hydrogen initiatives.
• Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala show strong performance in decarbonisation efforts.
• Delhi and Haryana rank high in ecosystem readiness with solar adoption and reliable power supply.
• The report’s aim is to track state‑level electricity transition, highlight best practices, and strengthen India’s move toward clean energy adoption.

Question:

Q.1 The states leading in EV adoption and green hydrogen initiatives, according to the Indian States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report 2026, are:
a) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
b) Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan
c) Karnataka, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh
d) Delhi, Haryana, Punjab

Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan lead in EV adoption and green hydrogen initiatives.