Why achieving net zero emissions is not easy for India
The country is trying to balance its growing energy needs with demands to slash emissions, which could make the goal of achieving carbon neutrality difficult
India s energy demands will grow more than any other country over the next 20 years, according to the IEA. Reuters
By 2030, India is expected to overtake the EU as the third biggest energy consumer, the IEA says. Reuters
Coal accounts for almost 70 per cent of the country’s electricity generation, according to the IEA. AP Photo
India is the world s third largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the US. AP
Sharp rebound expected in green capacity addition
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Mumbai: India is expected to see a sharp rebound in capacity addition this year, said industry experts, after adding only 4.9 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in 2020 due to disruptions caused by covid-19.
India will add a record about 16 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in 2021, showed estimates by energy consultancy firm Bridge To India. In December, the country’s total renewable energy capacity crossed the 94GW mark.
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