India Power Deficit Hits Three-Year High
India power shortages surged to a three-year high in September as surging demand and weak rainfall strained the grid. Coal-fired generation rose sharply while clean energy share declined.
India power shortages surged to 560 million kilowatt-hours in September, marking a three-year high despite intensive coal plant operations. The deficit eclipsed levels not seen since August 2023. Surging industrial activity and weather patterns strained national grids.
