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India’s green leap: Electrifies faster than China did — and burns fewer fossil fuels per capita

A recent Ember report reveals that India is electrifying its economy at a faster pace than China did at a comparable income level, while also consuming significantly less coal and oil per capita. This trend indicates that India is adopting a more affordable and environmentally friendly growth model compared to traditional fossil fuel reliance.

Source: IEA, IIASA, Ember analysis • This is a ternary chart showing the relative contribution of three aggregated energy carriers – fossil, bio & other, and electrons – that sum to total final energy. 'Bio & other' refers to biomass and other energy such as heat

Source: IEA, IIASA, Ember analysis • This is a ternary chart showing the relative contribution of three aggregated energy carriers – fossil, bio & other, and electrons – that sum to total final energy. 'Bio & other' refers to biomass and other energy such as heat

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Key Highlights

  • India is electrifying faster than China did at a similar income level.
  • India uses fewer fossil fuels per capita compared to China.
  • The Ember report suggests a cheaper, cleaner growth model for India.
  • The data is based on analysis from IEA and IIASA.
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  1. India’s green leap: Electrifies faster than China did — and burns fewer fossil fuels per capita

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