Core Viewpoint - The Indian government is prioritizing coal production to meet the growing energy demand, despite ongoing efforts to expand renewable energy sources [1][2][3]. Group 1: Coal Industry Developments - The Indian state-owned Coal India plans to reopen over 30 coal mines and develop 5 new ones this year to increase coal production and reduce import dependency [1][2]. - Coal India operates 310 coal mines, supplying approximately 75% of the country's coal demand [2]. - The Indian government has announced plans to add 4 GW of new coal power capacity in 2024, maintaining high levels of coal power generation [3]. Group 2: Renewable Energy Progress - Despite coal's dominance, renewable energy generation in India has reached record highs, with a significant increase in solar power generation by 32.4% in early 2023 [5][6]. - The share of renewable energy in India's total power generation reached 23.3% in the first four months of 2023, the highest ever recorded [5]. - India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030, but faces challenges such as regulatory hurdles and infrastructure limitations [6][7]. Group 3: Future Energy Goals - The Indian government estimates that coal's share in power generation will decrease from 74% in 2023 to 55% by 2030 and further to 27% by 2047 [4]. - Achieving the 500 GW renewable energy target will require approximately $300 billion in investments by 2032 [7]. - The current energy framework may not adequately support the ambitious renewable energy development strategy due to market uncertainties and regulatory challenges [6][7].