India’s coal power usage set to shrink for Ist time in 14 years: Report

Coal’s use for power in India is set to shrink for the first time in at least 14 years as demand slows and cheaper and cleaner renewable sources of electricity erode the fossil fuel’s share. India has a coal-fired generation capacity of almost 198 gigawatts, which accounts for about 54% of its installed generation capacity. Biggest Drop in Power Demand Adds to Indian Banks’ Bad Debt Woes India has a coal-fired generation capacity of almost 198 gigawatts, which accounts for about 54% of its installed generation capacity. India’s coal fleet used barely 51.4% of its capacity in November, compared with 60.5% a year earlier, Central Electricity Authority data showed.