Coal remains the world's top source of electricity, powering over 36% of global generation, even as renewable energy grows. Driven by rising demand in Asia, especially China and India, coal usage recently reached record highs, maintaining its role as the dominant, affordable, and "home grown" power source.

Coal remains the world's top source of electricity, powering over 36% of  global generation, even as renewable energy grows. Driven by rising demand in Asia, especially China and India, coal usage recently reached record highs, maintaining its role as the dominant, affordable, and "home grown" power source. 
Key Trends and Data:
Global Dominance: -
Coal consistently remains the primary source for electricity production, holding around 34-36% of global electricity generation share.
Record Production in India: -
As of April 2026, India is increasingly reliant on coal, which accounts for roughly 74–79% of its electricity generation to support growing demand, despite a rapid rise in renewable energy.
Asia-Pacific Growth: -
The region has seen significant, consistent increases in coal-fired power, with China having added 11 GW of new coal capacity in 2022 and remaining the top producer.
Rebound from COVID-19: -
Following pandemic-era lows, global coal power experienced a resurgence, surpassing previous growth trends.
Energy Security: -
Many countries continue to prioritize coal for "baseload" reliability and to avoid energy security risks, even while acknowledging climate commitments. 
While cleaner alternatives are increasing, industrialization and electrification in emerging economies are driving continued, high-volume consumption of coal. 
MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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