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India's Reliance on Coal Persists Despite Renewable Energy Push

India, a country known for its ambitious renewable energy targets, continues to rely heavily on coal as its primary source of power generation. According to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), coal accounted for approximately 57.2% of the country's total power generation in 2022, down from 61.1% in 2021 but still significantly higher than the government's target of 40% by 2030.

The country's power sector continues to be dominated by coal-fired power plants, with a total installed capacity of 223.2 gigawatts (GW) as of March 2022. This is despite the government's efforts to promote renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power. The CEA has set a target of 50 GW of renewable energy capacity to be added by 2023, which is expected to reduce the country's dependence on coal.

A comparison of India's power generation mix over the past two years highlights the persistence of coal as the primary source of power. The table below shows the percentage share of different energy sources in India's total power generation.

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The data suggests that while India is making progress in increasing its renewable energy capacity, coal remains the dominant source of power generation in the country. The government's efforts to promote renewable energy and reduce the country's dependence on coal will be crucial in achieving its target of 40% coal-free power generation by 2030.