Despite Solar Growth, India's Evening Peak Still Relies on Coal, IEEFA Report Finds
July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- India faces rapidly escalating peak electricity demand, largely driven by intense heatwaves and increased air conditioning use, especially in the afternoons and evenings. Despite significant solar capacity growth, the country remains heavily reliant on coal to meet the evening peak, missing opportunities to reduce emissions.
To address this, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), in its July 2025 briefing note titled " . . .
To address this, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), in its July 2025 briefing note titled " . . .