Super El Niño could trigger 18 TWh power gap, higher coal burn in India
- Posted on July 6, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Super El Niño could trigger 18 TWh power gap, higher coal burn in India
A super El Niño could create an 18 TWh power gap in India by 2027, increasing coal use, carbon emissions, and heat-related deaths, while solar power and battery storage offer resilience amid rising electricity demand.