India Increases Coal Usage Due to Heatwave and Iran War Impacting Energy Supplies
India is increasing coal usage as extreme heat and the Iran war disrupt energy supplies, leading to higher electricity demand. Despite growth in renewable energy, coal remains the dominant power source, with coal-fired generation rising to 164.9 gigawatts in April. Higher LNG prices have made gas-based power less competitive.
Topics: coal usage energy demand heatwave LNG prices renewable energy