India boosts coal use to stop power outages as hydroelectricity output falls
1 year, 6 months ago

India boosts coal use to stop power outages as hydroelectricity output falls

Live Mint  

With an aim to stop outages caused by lower hydroelectricity output, India has stepped up the use of coal to generate electricity as an increase in renewables is struggling to keep pace with record power demand, according to Reuters reports. Hence, the driest August has resulted in power generation surging to a record 162.7 billion kilowatt hours, a Reuters analysis of data from the federal grid operator Grid India showed. has further aggravated the situation.” India's peak demand - the maximum capacity required during any time of the day - rose to a record 243.9 gigawatts on Aug. 31, the Grid India data showed, exceeding available capacity by 7.3 GW, as per Reuters reports. Coal's share in output rose to 74.2% in the eight months that ended in August, the Grid India data showed, compared with 72.9% in the same period last year and on track for a third consecutive annual increase.

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Govt report flags dependence on coal for energy requirements
2 days, 13 hours ago

Govt report flags dependence on coal for energy requirements

Hindustan Times  

While India’s energy needs are rising rapidly, the supply is still heavily dependent on coal which accounted for nearly 79% of the total in 2023-2024, the Energy Statistics 2025 released on Saturday said. Coal has underpinned the expansion of electricity generation and industry, and remains the largest single fuel in the energy mix, the report said. “In the context of …

India To Face 9-10% Power Demand Increase In 2025 Amid Rising Temperatures, Say Experts
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6 days, 22 hours ago

India To Face 9-10% Power Demand Increase In 2025 Amid Rising Temperatures, Say Experts

ABP News  

India should prepare for a nine to 10 per cent growth in peak electricity demand this summer with the country expected to experience more heatwaves, experts have warned. Last year, the all-India peak electricity demand crossed 250 gigawatts on May 30, which was 6.3 per cent higher than projections. "India must now brace for extended heatwaves and a peak electricity …

Heat, growth and power: The forces driving India’s energy surge
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1 week ago

Heat, growth and power: The forces driving India’s energy surge

Firstpost  

As India’s economy expands and climate change intensifies, the nation’s energy demand is soaring driven by rising electrification, record-breaking heatwaves and a shifting power mix Global energy demand surged at an accelerated pace in 2024 with India playing a significant role in this trend. The International Energy Agency reported a 2.2 per cent increase in global energy demand surpassing the …

India must brace for 9-10% power demand surge in 2025 amid rising temperatures, warn experts
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1 week ago

India must brace for 9-10% power demand surge in 2025 amid rising temperatures, warn experts

Live Mint  

New Delhi, India should prepare for a nine to 10 per cent growth in peak electricity demand this summer with the country expected to experience more heatwaves, experts have warned. Last year, the all-India peak electricity demand crossed 250 gigawatts on May 30, which was 6.3 per cent higher than projections. "India must now brace for extended heatwaves and a …

India's renewable energy sector may face regulatory actions like China and Europe: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

India's renewable energy sector may face regulatory actions like China and Europe: Report

Hindustan Times  

India's renewable energy sector is soon likely to face regulatory pressures that takes cues from countries such as Europe and China to deal with challenges such as grid disturbances, and negative energy prices. Solar energy is the dominant contributor to India's renewable energy growth, accounting for 47% of the total installed renewable energy capacity. "As the share of renewable energy …

Air pollution will lower India’s solar generation capacity: study
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Air pollution will lower India’s solar generation capacity: study

The Hindu  

A study by researchers at IIT Delhi has found that air pollution and climate change will impair solar panel performance in India. “Accurately assessing future renewable energy resources, particularly solar energy in India, where solar deployment is expanding rapidly, is crucial for ensuring a sustainable and resilient energy future,” Sushovan Ghosh, lead author of the new study, then at the …

How can India meet its rising power demand?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

How can India meet its rising power demand?

The Hindu  

As the fastest-growing major economy in a rapidly heating world, India’s electricity demand is growing fast. CEEW found that failure to achieve 500 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030 will lead to power shortages and higher power costs, even if demand grows moderately. If demand grows faster and the 500 GW target is achieved, India will still need additional …

India needs 600 GW non-fossil fuel capacity to meet growing power demand: Study
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India needs 600 GW non-fossil fuel capacity to meet growing power demand: Study

Hindustan Times  

India needs to scale up its non-fossil-fuel capacity to 600 GW by 2030 to meet its growing electricity demand reliably and affordably, a Council on Energy, Environment and Water study has said. It said a high renewable energy pathway of 600 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 offers the most viable solution if power demand continues to outpace current projections …

India’s power grid facing warnings due to sudden dip in solar power generation
4 weeks ago

India’s power grid facing warnings due to sudden dip in solar power generation

Live Mint  

Clouds over vast swathes of North India have caused abrupt dips in solar power production, raising worries about the stability of the power grid that serves millions of Indians. Clouds and fog common in winters cut off sunshine and curb solar power generation, especially in northern states like Rajasthan which have large solar capacity. "Grid India is working with several …

India's power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 billion units in February
4 weeks ago

India's power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 billion units in February

The Hindu  

India's power consumption grew marginally to 131.54 billion units in February, higher than 127.34 BU in the year-ago period, according to the government data. The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. Last year, the power ministry projected a peak power demand of 235 GW during the day and 225 GW during evening …

India’s power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 bn units in Feb
4 weeks ago

India’s power consumption grows slightly to 131.54 bn units in Feb

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Mar 3 India's power consumption grew marginally to 131.54 billion units in February, higher than 127.34 BU in the year-ago period, according to the government data. The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The ministry …

DC Edit | Meet summer needs sustainably
4 weeks, 1 day ago

DC Edit | Meet summer needs sustainably

Deccan Chronicle  

With the summer officially beginning on March 1, India will endure a tough time for the next 90-odd days with peak demand for power and water leading to shortages. Though the Central and state governments have been taking measures to meet the power and water demand, they are at best short term and do not address the real problem in …

Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops
1 month ago

Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops

The Hindu  

According to new research led by researchers at Stanford University in the US, coal-fired power plants are quietly depleting India’s rice and wheat output, destroying up to 10% of the yield in several states. Then, to estimate how NO 2 from coal-fired power plants affected crop yield, the researchers turned to a satellite-derived vegetation index. “When you’re crafting policy around …

Mapping India’s energy and emissions landscape
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mapping India’s energy and emissions landscape

Hindustan Times  

India’s socio-economic development and pathways for sustainable growth require a substantial understanding of its energy requirements. Policymakers must have access to comprehensive and reliable data on the country’s energy scenario to make better-informed decisions for India’s transition to a net-zero emissions economy by 2070. This paper offers a robust database of India’s energy landscape by validating and reconstructing the energy …

India shouldn’t give up on coal without ‘alternatives’: Economic Survey
2 months ago

India shouldn’t give up on coal without ‘alternatives’: Economic Survey

The Hindu  

India must harness its “best resources, advanced technologies, and expertise” to becoming a developed nation by 2047 while ensuring a low-carbon pathway. In 2023, the U.S. administration also approved the onset of the country’s largest oil-drilling project in the Alaska region, with an estimated total oil and non-gas liquids production of 628.9 million barrels and 260.79 million tonnes of associated …

Renewable energy accounts for 47 per cent of India’s total installed power capacity: Economic Survey
2 months ago

Renewable energy accounts for 47 per cent of India’s total installed power capacity: Economic Survey

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Renewable energy now accounts for approximately 47 per cent of India’s total installed power capacity, according to the Economic Survey for 2024-25. The country's renewable energy capacity grew by 15.8 per cent year-on-year, reaching 209.4 GW by December 2024, up from 180.8 GW in December 2023. Overall, the power sector continues to expand, with installed capacity rising by …

India's 2024 power output growth is slowest since pandemic, data shows
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's 2024 power output growth is slowest since pandemic, data shows

The Hindu  

India's electricity generation grew at its slowest pace in 2024 since the COVID-19 pandemic, an analysis of federal grid regulator data showed, hit by a slowdown in the world's fastest growing major economy. Power output rose 5.8% annually to 1,824.13 billion kilowatt-hours, an analysis of daily load despatch data from federal grid regulator Grid-India showed. Growth in power generation averaged …

India's power output growth in 2024 slowest since pandemic: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's power output growth in 2024 slowest since pandemic: Report

India Today  

Electricity generation in 2024 grew at its slowest pace since the Covid-19 pandemic, reflecting a broader economic slowdown, reported news agency Reuters, quoting data from Grid-India. “Electricity demand picked up in December with colder weather boosting heating system usage,” Sooraj Narayan, head of Asia-Pacific power modeling at Wood Mackenzie, told the news agency. “We expect a demand growth rate of …

India met all-time maximum power demand of 250 GW in 2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago

India met all-time maximum power demand of 250 GW in 2024

Live Mint  

New Delhi, January 1 : The year 2024 marked a landmark period for India's power sector, with historic advancements in energy generation, transmission, and distribution. From meeting record power demand of 250 GW to reducing energy shortages at the national level to a mere 0.1 per cent in 2024-25, the sector demonstrated resilience and commitment to sustainable growth. In the …

India’s thermal coal imports rise this fiscal on procurement by ICB plants
3 months ago

India’s thermal coal imports rise this fiscal on procurement by ICB plants

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Imports of thermal coal, used for power generation, have increased by about 9% in the April-November of the ongoing financial year to 45 million tonnes, on higher procurement made by those power plants that operate solely on imported coal. Data from the Central Electricity Authority showed that imported coal-based power plants imported 33.4 million tonnes so far in …

India's Renewable Energy Capacity Hits New Milestone: Centre
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Renewable Energy Capacity Hits New Milestone: Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has reached a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey, with the country's total renewable energy capacity crossing the 200 GW. India's total renewable energy installed capacity surged by an impressive 24.2 GW in just one year, reaching 203.18 GW in October 2024, up from 178.98 GW in October 2023. India's total electricity generation capacity has reached …

India's coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand
6 months ago

India's coal imports rise to 90.5 MT amid surge in power demand

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's coal imports during the April-July period of the current fiscal increased 0.9% to reach 90.51 million tonnes compared with 89.68mt in same period last fiscal, the coal ministry said on Wednesday. "This decline underscores India’s steadfast commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in coal production and reducing reliance on imports," it said, adding that coal imports by the non-regulated …

India has pushed hard for solar. But as its billions demand more power, coal always gets the call
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India has pushed hard for solar. But as its billions demand more power, coal always gets the call

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the midst of a monthslong reelection campaign this April when he took to social media to trumpet a “remarkable feat!” and a “historic milestone” for his country: crossing 1 billion metric tons of coal and lignite production. It was proof, Modi said, of India’s “commitment to ensuring a vibrant coal …

India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Cassandra Yap India's solar output grows at slowest pace in six years in first half of 2024 SINGORE, - India's solar power generation grew at the slowest pace in six years in the first half of 2024, an analysis of data from the federal grid regulator showed, as the country further stepped up reliance on coal …

India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say

Hindustan Times  

By Sarita Chaganti Singh India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say NEW DELHI - India has asked power companies to order equipment worth $33 billion this year to fast track capacity additions of coal-fired power in the years ahead, as the South Asian nation struggles to meet booming electricity …

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India likely to raise its estimate on peak power demand amid harsher summers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s power ministry will likely raise its projections for peak electricity demand after this year’s prolonged heatwave forced people to keep their air conditioners and fans running for longer than usual. The current projection of peak power demand reaching 384 GW by financial year 2031-32 may now have to be revised, said Pankaj Agarwal, secretary, Union ministry of …

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India's power consumption rises nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June

The Hindu  

India's power consumption rose by nearly 9% to 152.38 billion units in June compared to the year-ago period mainly due to scorching heat which forced excessive use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers. The previous all-time high peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. The Ministry also estimated that peak power demand may …

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify
9 months, 1 week ago

India's coal dependence for power to be highest in nine years as heatwaves intensify

Hindustan Times  

India will use more coal for generating electricity this year than it has in almost a decade, to cope with surging electricity demand, Bloomberg reported. Representational The country expects to add 15.4 gigawatts in the financial year 2024-25, the most in nine years, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Coal still generates about three-quarters of India’s electricity, and the …

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rising AC sales and surging demand for cooling escalates India's environmental challenges

Hindustan Times  

With soaring temperatures and heat waves causing health problems, air conditioners have become essential for creating cooler, comfortable spaces. Growing AC use will increase energy intensity in buildings, requiring significant focus on improving thermal comfort to reduce air-conditioned hours,” said Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, Centre for Science and Environment. The widespread use of ACs significantly increases electricity consumption, and by …

Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May

Hindustan Times  

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Sarita Chaganti Singh Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May NEW DELHI - Sweltering heat and policy measures are fuelling a surge in the use of gas-fired power in India, with imports of liquefied natural gas forecast to rise sharply over the next two years, industry officials and experts say. An …

Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May

Hindustan Times  

By Sudarshan Varadhan and Sarita Chaganti Singh Scorching heat drives India's gas-fired power use to multi-year highs in May NEW DELHI, - Sweltering heat and policy measures are fuelling a surge in the use of gas-fired power in India, with imports of liquefied natural gas forecast to rise sharply over the next two years, industry officials and experts say. An …

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high
10 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave in India: Sweltering temperatures push power demand to fresh high

India TV News  

Heatwave in India: The power demand in India was on Thursday at its seasonal high at 237 gigawatts, surpassing its previous record high of 234 GW seen earlier this week, data from the Ministry of Power showed. Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are most likely to continue over the plains of Northwest India and Heatwave conditions over Madhya Pradesh and …

Karnataka has enough coal to operate its thermal plants
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka has enough coal to operate its thermal plants

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The State government is stocking up on coal at thermal power plants so they run to full capacity and there are no power cuts. As on May 13, state-run thermal power stations had a stock of 8,51,275 tonnes of coal, and according to Karnataka Power Corporation Limited officials, this is sufficient for the next 15-18 days. Apart from this, …

Green milestone: Share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity drops below 50%
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Green milestone: Share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity drops below 50%

Hindustan Times  

The share of coal in India’s total installed electricity capacity fell below 50% for the first time in history in 2023-24, according to a report released on Thursday, marking a crucial milestone in the country’s attempt to switch to clean energy. The report also found that renewable energy auctions reached a record 41 GW in fiscal year 2024, with eight …

INDIA’s clean energy transition goals in limbo
11 months ago

INDIA’s clean energy transition goals in limbo

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : While hosting the G20 Presidency for the first time, India championed a climate change-focused agenda and pushed the group of countries to agree to tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. A report titled “Indian States’ Electricity Transition: 2024” was released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Ember that looks into the performance of …

India’s hydropower output records steepest fall in nearly four decades
1 year ago

India’s hydropower output records steepest fall in nearly four decades

The Hindu  

India's hydroelectricity output fell at the steepest pace in at least 38 years during the year ended March 31, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, as erratic rainfall forced further dependence on coal-fired power amid higher demand. The 16.3% drop in generation from India’s biggest clean energy source coincided with the share of renewables in power generation sliding for …

India's power consumption grows 7.5 percent in April-January this fiscal year
1 year, 1 month ago

India's power consumption grows 7.5 percent in April-January this fiscal year

India TV News  

India's power consumption increased 7.5 percent on-year to 1354.97 billion units in the April-January period of this financial year, indicating an uptick in economic activities across the country. Power consumption in the country has increased to 1354.97 billion units in the April-January period of this financial year, from 1259.49 BU in the April-January period of fiscal 2022-23, according to government …

PM Modi announces new rooftop solar power scheme: How this will help India go green
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi announces new rooftop solar power scheme: How this will help India go green

Firstpost  

Monday was a big, big day for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, PM Modi on Monday evening wrote, “The first decision I have taken after returning from Ayodhya is that our government will launch ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ with the target of installing rooftop solar on one crore houses.” He further added that the scheme was inspired …

Coal power generation up 10.13% during April to December 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Coal power generation up 10.13% during April to December 2023

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The country’s coal-fired power generation showed significant growth of nearly 10.13% from April to December 2023 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. As per the coal ministry, the domestic coal-based power generation from April to December 2023 rose by 7.14% to 872 billion units, up from 813.9 BU generated in the corresponding period last year. …

Fired up and plugged in – Driving India’s energy security and decarbonisation this decade
1 year, 2 months ago

Fired up and plugged in – Driving India’s energy security and decarbonisation this decade

The Hindu  

As India throttles to become the fastest-growing economy in the coming years, it will have to grow in the wake of a global agreement at COP-28 to phase down unabated coal. But to keep the economy powered while decarbonising, the country will have to use its existing assets better to cater to growing demand, while simultaneously limiting exposure to new …

India's power consumption grows nearly 8% in April-December period
1 year, 2 months ago

India's power consumption grows nearly 8% in April-December period

The Hindu  

Power consumption in India witnessed an on-year rise of nearly 8% to 1,221.15 billion units during the April-December period of this fiscal, indicating a surge in economic activities. Change in power consumption patterns The Power Ministry had estimated the country's electricity demand to touch 229 GW during summer in 2023. They said power consumption grew in August, September, and October, …

Core signals: Coal output growth at six-month low in December
1 year, 2 months ago

Core signals: Coal output growth at six-month low in December

The Hindu  

India’s coal output growth slid to a six-month low of 10.75% in December 2023, with production levels nearing 93 million tonnes, as per data released by the Coal ministry on Tuesday. Core sectors’ growth is also expected to slow between December 2023 and February 2024, owing to base effects from the previous year and the coal sector numbers for December …

Domestic coal-based power generation rises 8.38% to 779.1 billion units in April-November
1 year, 3 months ago

Domestic coal-based power generation rises 8.38% to 779.1 billion units in April-November

The Hindu  

The domestic coal-based power generation increased 8.38%to 779.1 Billion Units in April-November FY24, an official statement said on December 23. In the year-ago period, the domestic coal-based power generation stood at 718.83 BU. India's power generation increased 7.71% in the period under review, the coal ministry said in a statement. The overall coal-based power generation witnessed a year-on-year increase of …

India's power consumption grows nearly 9% to 1,099.90 billion units in April-November
1 year, 3 months ago

India's power consumption grows nearly 9% to 1,099.90 billion units in April-November

The Hindu  

Power consumption has increased by nearly nine per cent to 1,099.90 billion units in the country during April-November this fiscal compared to the same period a year ago, showing a surge in economic activities. Industry experts said that around nine per cent growth in power consumption in the first eight months of this fiscal year shows buoyancy in the economy. …

Coal isn’t easy to exclude from sustainable development | Explained
1 year, 4 months ago

Coal isn’t easy to exclude from sustainable development | Explained

The Hindu  

The world is highly dependent on fossil fuels, which produce 80% of the total energy supplied. According to Central Electricity Authority projections for FY 2031-2032, India’s national grid can absorb 924 TWh of electricity from various renewable energy sources by progressively adding 47 GW of battery storage capacity and 27 GW of pumped storage projects by FY 32. To balance …

India will see solar revolution by 2030, says IEA
1 year, 5 months ago

India will see solar revolution by 2030, says IEA

Firstpost  

India has set a target of achieving 500 GW of installed capacity from non-fossil fuels, including around 270 GW of solar capacity, by 2030 According to the International Energy Agency, solar energy will generate 18% of India’s electricity by 2030, up from its current 6% share. According to the IEA’s latest World Energy Outlook 2023, which was released on Tuesday, …

India's Electricity Demand For ACs Set To Increase Nine-Fold By 2050: IEA
1 year, 5 months ago

India's Electricity Demand For ACs Set To Increase Nine-Fold By 2050: IEA

ABP News  

India's demand for electricity for running household air conditioners is estimated to expand nine-fold by 2050 and will exceed total power consumption in the whole of Africa today, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. IEA said by 2050, "India's total electricity demand from residential air conditioners in the STEPS exceeds total electricity consumption in the whole of Africa today. …

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George
1 year, 6 months ago

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

The Hindu  

The poor southwest monsoon in Karnataka is resulting in “summer-like” peak demands for electricity, said Energy Minister K.J. Record peak demand According to the Energy Department, Karnataka hit an all-time record peak demand of 16,950 MW on August 25. The sudden rise in power demand was met by taking several proactive measures,” said R.K. Singh, Union Minister of Power and …

India's power consumption grows by over 16% to 151.66 billion units in August
1 year, 6 months ago

India's power consumption grows by over 16% to 151.66 billion units in August

The Hindu  

The country's power consumption grew by over 16% to 151.66 billion units in August this year compared to that of the same month last year mainly due to increase usage of cooling appliances during sultry weather. In the year-ago period, power consumption stood at 130.39 billion units, higher than 127.88 BU in August 2021, according to the government data. They …

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