Posted 4/15/2024, 11:00:04 PM
India's Surging Energy Demand Strains Grid, Slows Transition from Coal
- India's electricity demand is growing rapidly, driven by rising incomes, temperatures, and appliance usage, straining the grid
- Old, inefficient coal plants are remaining open instead of shutting down to meet demand, undermining climate goals
- Renewables like solar are growing but can't keep pace, while natural gas and nuclear face economic and social barriers
- India recently pushed for more coal power capacity and mining, prioritizing domestic energy needs over climate
- India's future coal demand will be key in determining the global speed of moving away from coal
