India, one of the most carbon-polluting countries, has witnessed sharp growth in renewable energies like solar and wind.

The report by YES Securities said that while government support through initiatives like SAMARTH, E20, and SATAT remains strong, the actual progress in building the required infrastructure is uneven.

like technical challenges and vulnerability to foreign supply chains. Meanwhile, coal is tried and tested. Above all, leaders in India insist that they have the right to power up using coal.

India's Reliance Power, a subsidiary of the Reliance Group, has announced that it will legally challenge a three-year ... According to SECI, Reliance Power, a coal power generator, was banned ...

India expects utilities' coal demand to reach 821 million ... through domestic sources and because of logistical challenges, and has asked power plants to import 6% of their requirement.

Media coverage and commentary often emphasise the scale of the waste challenge ... the annual volumes of non-coking coal mined in India, mostly used for power, overburden (rock and soil removed ...

India wants more power plants to come up at the pitheads of coal mines as it would reduce the challenges in transporting coal to distant and remote places where power plants are often located.

Factors like coal shortages ... During the summer, India’s Power Grid confronts significant challenges due to a surge in electricity demand, supply inadequacies, and transmission restrictions.

Here is a snapshot of India’s clean energy transition and some of the challenges. Renewable energy is now the most economical option Solar is now half the cost of power from new coal-powered plants.