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.

India's power consumption surged by 11.62% in June, reaching 166.46 billion units, driven by a severe heatwave and delayed monsoon. This pushed demand for cooling appliances,…

Coal India Limited (CIL) reported a significant uptick in coal supplies, particularly to the power sector, during June and the first quarter of the fiscal year. This surge, driven…

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…