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India remains heavily reliant on coal for electricity, but these recent trends suggest that the country is approaching a tipping point. The expansion of renewables, particularly solar—supported by India's abundant sunlight—has begun to displace fossil-based generation significantly. The decline demonstrates the country's commitment to building a cleaner and more resilient energy future.
Drivers Behind the Shift
Several factors underpin this transformation:
- Surging deployment of renewables: India is rapidly expanding its solar and wind capacity, driven by falling costs and government policies aimed at reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.