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India Business · thehindubusinessline.com · Sunday, 2 August 2026

India’s July renewable surge cuts coal’s grid share to one‑year low

Renewable generation jumped to 36.25 billion kWh in July, lifting its share to 20 % of India’s power mix – a 30 % year‑on‑year rise. Coal’s contribution fell to 65.7 %, the lowest in a year, as solar and wind together topped 100 GW and supplied 42.8 % of electricity on July 13. The shift signals accelerating decarbonisation and tighter margins for coal generators.

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