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India's domestic coal-based power generation up to October grows by 8.8 %

| @indiablooms | Nov 30, 2023, at 06:04 am

New Delhi: India’s domestic coal-based power generation up to October 2023 reached 686.7 Billion Units (BU), reflecting an 8.88% increase from the 630.7 Billion Units (BU) generated in the corresponding period last year.

India ranks as the world's third-largest consumer of energy, with an annual electricity demand increase of about 4.7%.

Notably, the country witnessed a remarkable 8.18 % surge in power generation from April to October 2023 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

Coal-based power generation witnessed an 11.16% increase during Apr-Oct 2023, as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year attributed to an unprecedented rise in temperature, delayed monsoons in the Northern region of the country coupled with the resumption of full commercial activities post-Covid.

Despite the escalating power demand, coal import for blending has decreased substantially by 46.57% to 13.57 (MT) up to October’23 from 25.4 MT in the corresponding period of the previous year, showcasing the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in coal production and minimizing overall coal impor

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