(ET)
Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy for the next decade or so, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R.K. Singh said on Tuesday. The capacity of coal based generation would increase from the current about 195 gigawatt (GW) to 238 GW by March, 2027. “Accordingly, the total coal requirement would increase from 698 MT for 2019-20 to 877 MT during 2026-27,” Singh said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. As there is a already shortage in coal supply, the government needs to raise production to meet the needs of thermal power plants.
