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India Coal Power Surges to Half by 2035-36
India will supply half its electricity from coal by 2035-36 as demand soars.
In brief
India will supply half its electricity from coal by 2035-36 as demand soars. India expects coal to generate 50% of its electricity by 2035-36 due to rising power demand. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
India's Power Plan
India expects coal to supply about half its electricity through 2035-36 as surging power demand forces the country to rely on thermal generation alongside rapid renewable energy expansion.
Power Ministry View
Aadhar Raj, joint secretary in India's Ministry of Power, stated thermal generation is here to stay for a long time at an industry event by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Coal Capacity Growth
India currently has 224 gigawatts of coal-fired capacity and plans to raise it to 315 GW by 2035-36, with 50 GW under construction including 31 GW awarded over the past two years.
Coal Gasification Plan
India is exploring coal gasification to produce hydrocarbons that could replace imports, according to Power Ministry officials.
Energy Security Focus
India prioritizes ensuring adequate electricity supplies before making power affordable, sustainable and reliable, with energy security as a national security issue.
Future Power Mix
Coal will still account for about half of India's electricity generation in 2035-36 as the country expands thermal generation while adding cleaner power sources.
What it means
India expects coal to generate 50% of its electricity by 2035-36 due to rising power demand.
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