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Evening power demand reveals India’s energy transition weak spots says Citi
Economy
Published on 10 May 2026
Night power reliability is the new battleground
India’s power debate is shifting from “enough electricity” to “reliable electricity” during non-solar hours. Citi warns that fast renewable growth strains evening and night demand, exposing gaps in transmission and storage. Battery storage and flexible thermal generation could become essential, while delays in adding capacity may trigger new shortages. Coal remains key for stability.
- Focus is moving from shortages to reliability after sunset
- Renewables growth is stressing evening and night-time supply
- Transmission upgrades and storage are critical for stability
- Capacity delays could worsen power shortages, coal still needed
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