Tag: COAL

India’s april heatwave drives power demand and prices sharply higher

Apr 21, 2026

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by

Yuvraj Chouhan

in Non Coking

Heatwave lifts peak demand, tightening supply on Indian Energy Exchange Coal-led supply lags demand, driving higher spot power rates Generation rises 6.5% as coal and renewables lead the way India’s power sector is feeling the heat. During the first 19 days of April 2026, total electricity generation reached 102,855 million units (MU) , according to official…