AI-generated image NEW DELHI: India, along with the US, Turkiye, South Africa, Germany, and the Netherlands, witnessed a fall in power generation from fossil fuels in March after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the military conflict in West Asia and disruption in energy supplies, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in its latest report on Wednesday.The fall in electricity generation was offset by large increases in output of solar and wind power, it added. The dataset covers 87% of global coal power generation and over 60% of gas-fired generation from countries that disclose near-real-time data.According to the report, total global power generation from fossil fuels fell 1% year-on-year, with China being an exception, where it increased by 2%. “In countries with real-time electricity data, coal-fired power generation fell 3.5%, and gas-fired power generation declined 4.0% in March,” it stated.“This was due to increases in solar (14%) and wind (8%) generation. Hydropower generation also saw a small increase (2%), but this was more than offset by a drop in nuclear power generation,” it added.The think tank noted that the data contradicted widespread expectations that coal power generation would rise amid the squeeze on energy supplies due to the conflict. It also observed that seaborne coal transport volumes fell 3% in March to the lowest levels since 2021.“The record growth in global clean power generation, particularly solar and wind, has helped ease the impact of the latest fossil fuel crisis. The increase in clean electricity offset the fall in gas-fired power generation following the Hormuz blockade, preventing a jump in coal-fired power generation,” said Lauri Myllyvirta, lead analyst at CREA. “To mitigate the effects of the current crisis and make such recurring global emergencies a thing of the past, it’s essential to use this moment to accelerate the global energy transition.”The report stated that in the US and India, growth in solar power was the single largest driver of fall in fossil fuel-based power generation. India added 55.3 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2025-26 and improved its global ranking to third, after China and the US.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu elections 2026: Freebies war heats up between DMK, AIADMK & rivals’Not Shehbaz Sharif’: Ex-Minister Fawad Chaudhry Calls Asim Munir ‘De Facto Leader Of Pakistan’TCS Row Explodes: Horrific Details Of Sexual Abuse, Conversion Claims Rock India’s CorporateWomen’s Reservation Bill A ‘Trick’ To Hike Lok Sabha Seats? | Delimitation | Slam Dunk With TehseenIndia Bloc Backs Women’s Reservation But Opposes Delimitation, Flags Risk Of Political Power Shift‘Completely Unacceptable’: Jaishankar Slams Attacks On Merchant Shipping At Azec Plus MeetWomen’s Quota Bill: Govt Clarifies 850-Seat Lok Sabha Plan, Opposition Flags Delimitation ConcernsIndian Delegation To Visit Washington Next Week To Resume Talks On India-US Trade DealDelimitation Row Escalates As TN CM Stalin Warns Of Statewide ProtestsDelimitation Bill Includes Provision For EC To Conduct Exercise In PoK When Conditions Change123PhotostoriesAre you about to get fired? 3 warning signs to watch out for and 5 ways to save your job, shares Ankur WarikooChandigarh’s Billionaire Lanes: 5 premium regions where the city’s rich live6 desi Indian dishes among Top 32 Rice Puddings in the WorldRanveer Allahbadia’s girlfriend Juhi Bhatt is redefining traditional wedding dressing with contemporary elegancePriyanka Chopra recommends this must-try street food from Mumbai, and it’s not Vada PavFrom ‘Fleabag’ to ‘Arrested Development’: Some of the best dark comedy dramas to add to your watchlist5 iconic modern architectural buildings in India shaping contemporary cityscapesCountries named after people you probably didn’t know aboutCommon snakes found in Japan: Species, habitats, and which ones are dangerous5 dog breeds that look like lions (and why everyone’s obsessed with them)123Hot PicksIran warDisney layoffsPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingGold RateBIE AP inter Result ReleasedMP Board Result Official WebsiteCBSE Class 10 ResultMP Board Class 10th result 2026Zoji La TunnelNFL Trade RumorsIPL Points TableUS VP pick 2020Lonna Drewes
NEW DELHI: India, along with the US, Turkiye, South Africa, Germany, and the Netherlands, witnessed a fall in power generation from fossil fuels in March after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the military conflict in West Asia and disruption in energy supplies, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in its latest report on Wednesday.The fall in electricity generation was offset by large increases in output of solar and wind power, it added. The dataset covers 87% of global coal power generation and over 60% of gas-fired generation from countries that disclose near-real-time data.According to the report, total global power generation from fossil fuels fell 1% year-on-year, with China being an exception, where it increased by 2%. “In countries with real-time electricity data, coal-fired power generation fell 3.5%, and gas-fired power generation declined 4.0% in March,” it stated.“This was due to increases in solar (14%) and wind (8%) generation. Hydropower generation also saw a small increase (2%), but this was more than offset by a drop in nuclear power generation,” it added.The think tank noted that the data contradicted widespread expectations that coal power generation would rise amid the squeeze on energy supplies due to the conflict. It also observed that seaborne coal transport volumes fell 3% in March to the lowest levels since 2021.“The record growth in global clean power generation, particularly solar and wind, has helped ease the impact of the latest fossil fuel crisis. The increase in clean electricity offset the fall in gas-fired power generation following the Hormuz blockade, preventing a jump in coal-fired power generation,” said Lauri Myllyvirta, lead analyst at CREA. “To mitigate the effects of the current crisis and make such recurring global emergencies a thing of the past, it’s essential to use this moment to accelerate the global energy transition.”The report stated that in the US and India, growth in solar power was the single largest driver of fall in fossil fuel-based power generation. India added 55.3 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY2025-26 and improved its global ranking to third, after China and the US.
