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Solar Power Adoption Reduces India's Coal Dependency Over Three Years
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India's Solar Surge: Cuts Coal Dependence by 235 MT in Three Years
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25-03-2026, 00:21
India's Solar Surge: Cuts Coal Dependence by 235 MT in Three Years
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India's reliance on solar power has significantly reduced its dependence on coal-based thermal generation over the last three years.
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Solar energy increasingly substitutes coal power during daytime, while wind energy supports night and early morning generation.
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Solar energy generation rose from 102 BU in 2022-23 to 144 BU in 2024-25, totaling 362 BU over three years.
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This surge in solar output saved approximately 235 million tonnes of coal, based on CEA estimates.
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India aims for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, with solar playing a central role, driven by initiatives like the National Solar Mission.
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