India records highest coal power output since '23
Synopsis India's electricity demand surged in June, pushing coal-fired power generation to a near three-year high. Record heatwaves and a weak monsoon fueled this increase
Synopsis India's electricity demand surged in June, pushing coal-fired power generation to a near three-year high. Record heatwaves and a weak monsoon fueled this increase, with cooling needs driving up consumption. Despite a rise in renewable energy, the lack of battery storage for solar power at peak times meant coal remained crucial. Hydropower and natural gas generation saw significant drops.
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