Solar generation capacity to overcome thermal by 2030: CEA

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has estimated that India’s solar capacity at 292.6 GW will surpass the thermal generation capacity of 276.5 GW (251.7 GW of coal and 24.8 GW of gas) by the financial year (FY) 2029-30. The Authority released the estimates in a report on the optimal generation capacity mix for the country.