World & BusinessCoal expected to supply half of India’s electricity by 2035–36
The Economic Times reports plans to raise India’s coal-fired capacity from around 224 gigawatts to about 315 gigawatts as electricity demand rises.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that India expects coal to generate half its electricity by 2035–36 as demand rises. The report says the Ministry of Power is emphasizing energy security and adequate electricity supplies, with plans to increase coal-fired capacity from around 224 gigawatts to about 315 gigawatts. Coal gasification is also being explored to produce hydrocarbons and reduce reliance on imports.
Coal expected to supply half of India’s electricity by 2035–36
The Economic Times reports plans to raise India’s coal-fired capacity from around 224 gigawatts to about 315 gigawatts as electricity demand rises.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that India expects coal to generate half its electricity by 2035–36 as demand rises. The report says the Ministry of Power is emphasizing energy security and adequate electricity supplies, with plans to increase coal-fired capacity from around 224 gigawatts to about 315 gigawatts. Coal gasification is also being explored to produce hydrocarbons and reduce reliance on imports.