regionIndia
These graphs show the changes in emissions, emissions drivers, and policy in the Power sector in India
Emissions Greenhouse gas emissions and generation
Emissions largely tracked the growth in electricity generation.
Emissions Drivers Fuel sources for power generation
Most new generation came from conventional sources (particularly coal), although the past decade saw exponential growth in renewable energy generation.
Policy IREDA loan distributions
Renewable energy growth was supported by increased loan distributions by the central government, including the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA).