Six charts show how hard it is for India to hit net zero by 2050, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld

New Delhi: Top Indian government officials are debating whether to set a target for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Here are some of the key challenges Reforming India’s electricity sector is key to delivering lower emissions. Renewables are already making some inroads in a system where coal is currently used for almost 70% of power generation. Meeting that with cleaner electricity sources will require more hydro-power and nuclear energy, as well as wind and solar. The IEA estimates that green investment across the energy sector, which includes energy, transport, and industry will need to be three times higher between 2025 and 2030, relative to the average from 2015 to 2020.