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India to boost solar capacity and coal use for summer power demand

India's peak power demand on April 25 saw solar contribute 21.5% and coal 66.9%. The country plans to expand solar capacity while relying on coal to manage El Nino and summer demand.

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India's peak power demand on April 25 saw solar contribute 21.5% and coal 66.9%. The country plans to expand solar capacity while relying on coal to manage El Nino and summer demand.
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