Coal Power Decline: India's Clean Energy Surge Paves the Way for Emission Peak by 2030

Coal Power Decline: India's Clean Energy Surge Paves the Way for Emission Peak by 2030

A new analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air predicts that India could peak its coal power emissions before 2030 by reaching its 500 GW non-fossil power capacity goal. This reflects significant growth in clean electricity, backed by government policies fostering a burgeoning solar industry.

India Needs No New Coal Plants Through 2032, Ember Report Finds

India does not need to build any new coal plants beyond those already under construction to meet its electricity demand through 2032, according to a report released Wednesday by climate think tank Ember. The report finds that solar, wind, and battery storage can fill the gap as coal plants become more expensive and less efficient. Coal’s role in India’s power system is shrinking from a steady baseload provider to a backup resource that operates …

What it takes to launch a national hydrogen strategy in a coal-dependent economy - Energy Sustainability Solutions

Green hydrogen has quickly risen to the top of global energy conversations, writes Zula Luvsandorj. For countries heavily reliant on coal, however, turning hydrogen from concept to reality is far more complex than installing electrolysers or drafting ambitious roadmaps. It is about reshaping economies, redefining livelihoods, and rebalancing political narratives that have been built on fossil fuels for generations. Having worked on both the poli…

Coal power in India could peak by 2030, says CREA

If India achieves its stated clean energy target, power-sector emissions across this major coal-growth market could begin to decline by 2030, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).According to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), if China maintains its current pace of clean energy energy growth and India and Indonesia achieve their stated clean energy targets, p…