India, Aug. 21 -- A new CSE study warns that India's rapid renewable energy growth is straining a grid still dominated by coal.

Experts at a national dialogue in New Delhi argue the transition must focus on integrating, not abruptly replacing, coal.

They call for flexible coal plants, reformed thermal PPAs and aligned tariffs to stabilise the grid, cut costs and safeguard India's clean energy gains.

India is witnessing a rapid growth in its renewable energy sector, but with its power grid still relying largely on coal-fired plants, is the country ready to make that much-needed transition to clean energy? How will both coexist and integrate?

"That is our central challenge," says Sunita Narain, Director General of Centre for Science and...