Flagging Hydropower Raises India’s Coal Use as Summer Approaches

  • The fossil fuel’s share in power output is up to 77% in April
  • Rising summer demand boosts coal use for electricity
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India is ramping up coal use after recording a sharp decline in hydropower output, as it braces for rising power demand and potential blackouts during the hot season ahead of the polls this month.