Indian states sign more coal power deals to meet rising demand

Indian state electricity distributors are signing long-term contracts with coal-fired power generators to meet a projected surge in evening demand, despite the country’s efforts to expand clean energy capacity.

Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, and eastern Assam state, which recently withdrew incentives for clean energy projects, are looking to sign purchase deals in the next two months for at least 7 gigawatts of coal-fired power, collectively, to be delivered in 2030, bid documents reviewed by Reuters show.