India's Coal-Fired Power Units Operating at Critically Low Fuel Levels Amid Surging Demand
Source Summary
India's Central Electricity Authority reported on October 19 that 96 coal-fired power units are operating with critically low coal stockpiles. The shortage occurs as power demand surges and generation from alternative resources lags behind consumption needs.
Why it matters
Critically low coal stockpiles at more than half of India's coal-fired units pose an immediate risk to the country's power supply stability during a period of peak demand.
