New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- India may need to add 105-150 gigawatts (GW) of coal-based power capacity by 2035, exceeding the 97 GW currently planned, to meet rising electricity demand and ensure grid stability, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad said on Tuesday.

Speaking at the 20th India Energy Summit organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Prasad stressed the need for adequate baseload capacity to balance fluctuations in renewable power generation and address limited energy storage availability.

India May Need Up To 150 GW Additional Coal Capacity By 2035

He said electricity demand was currently 45-50 GW higher than last year, putting pressure on coal supplies and limiting opportunities for scheduled main...