India's solar boom keeps coal use in check so far
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LITTLETON, Colorado, June 10 (Reuters) - Surging electricity output from solar farms has led to a rare decline in fossil fuel power production in India so far in 2025, and is setting the stage for a potential drop in annual coal-fired power output in the world's second-largest coal consumer.
A record 32.4% jump in solar generation during January to April from the year before has helped utilities to lift overall electricity supplies while keeping coal-fired generation flat and cutting natural gas-fired output by 27%, Ember data shows.
https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/i...025-06-10/
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