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India's Electricity Emissions
September 24 , 2025
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- India’s electricity sector emissions fell by 1% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
- This is the first time any sector in India has shown a half-year emissions drop outside the Covid-19 period.
- Lower power demand was due to milder summer temperatures and strong rainfall contributed to the decline.
- Fossil fuel-based electricity fell by 29 terawatt-hours, while solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear generation rose.
- India added 25.1 gigawatts of clean energy capacity, a 70% increase over the same period last year.
- Experts expect the emissions from India’s power sector to peak by 2030 due to continued clean energy expansion.
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