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Indian utilities must shift to firm renewables as coal loses cost edge -report

Published 08:54 on February 19, 2026 / Last updated at 08:54 on February 19, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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India’s largest power utilities will need to accelerate investment in firm renewable energy and storage as coal-fired generation steadily loses its cost advantage, according to a recently released report.
India’s largest power utilities will need to accelerate investment in firm renewable energy and storage as coal-fired generation steadily loses its cost advantage, according to a recently released report.


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