China and India Reduce Coal Power Generation Amid Renewable Energy Growth in 2025

In 2025, China and India both saw a decline in coal-fired power generation for the first time in over 50 years, with reductions of 1.6% and 3% respectively, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. This drop coincided with record expansions in renewable energy capacity, which met rising electricity demand. While the decline marks a historic shift, experts note that sustaining this trend will require continued investment in clean energy and grid infrastructure amid ongoing coal capacity additions.