Signal
New coal plants rise globally in 2025 despite falling coal power output; India faces rising renewable curtailment
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Published 2026-05-20 11:15 UTCUpdated 2026-05-20 23:01 UTC
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Overview
In 2025, global additions of new coal-fired power plants reached a 10-year high, mainly driven by India and China, adding nearly 100 GW of capacity.
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Why now
- 2025 saw record coal plant additions but falling coal generation, highlighting shifting energy economics.
- India's Q1 2026 renewable curtailment signals urgent grid infrastructure needs.
- These developments reflect evolving challenges in balancing energy supply, demand, and infrastructure.
Why it matters
- Coal capacity growth contrasts with declining coal power output, signaling energy transition dynamics.
- Renewable curtailment in India reveals grid challenges that could limit clean energy benefits.
- Understanding these trends is key for energy security and climate policy planning.
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Recurring claims
- New coal-fired power plants hit a 10-year global high in 2025, mostly in India and China.
- Global coal power generation fell by 0.6% in 2025 despite capacity additions.
- India curtailed 300 GWh of renewable energy in Q1 2026 due to transmission constraints.
How sources frame it
- Global Energy Monitor Report: neutral
- Ember Analysis: neutral
All evidence
All evidence
New coal plants hit ‘10-year’ global high in 2025 – but power output still fell
Carbon Brief · carbonbrief.org · 2026-05-20 23:01 UTC
PV curtailment on the rise in India
pv magazine International · pv-magazine.com · 2026-05-20 11:15 UTC
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