India's coal demand to grow by 3% annually till 2030: IEA
India's coal use is set to climb steadily—about 3% more each year until 2030—adding up to an extra 225 million tons, says the International Energy Agency.
While global coal demand is expected to plateau gradually and decline around 2030 as other power sources, especially renewable energy, natural gas, and nuclear take over, India stands out as a major driver of this growth.
Why does this matter?
India is leading the world in rising coal demand, even as countries like the US and those in Europe cut back.
This surge comes alongside big jumps in energy needs and economic growth at home.
Despite hitting its early clean energy goals, India keeps building new coal plants to keep up with power demand from its growing population and industries—a reminder of how balancing development with sustainability isn't always simple.