Author: Damini Sahu
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India: Power plants cut reliance on imported coal as renewable sources gain ground
Imported coal structurally backed down Renewables now dominate marginal dispatch What happened: Imported coal backed down through 2025 An analysis of Central Electricity Authority (CEA) coal and imported coal statements from January to November 2025 shows a clear and progressive reduction in India’s reliance on imported-coal-based power generation, particularly at large coastal plants such as…