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Coal energy industry in India - statistics & facts

Thermal power remains by far the largest source of power generation in India, driven by the rich domestic coal reserves, a scarcity of natural gas reserves, and restricted growth in other non-conventional energy sources. During the financial year 2022, the per capita electricity consumption in India was approximately 1.3 megawatt-hours. As the demand for electricity in India surges, reliance on thermal power is anticipated to increase, driving the demand for coal further in the coming years.
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Published by Manya Rathore, Mar 30, 2026

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  • Global share of coal in electricity generation
  • **%
  • Installed capacity of coal power plants in India
  • 246 GW

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