Super El Niño Could Trigger Major Coal Boom In India
Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com,
The super El Niño weather phenomenon this year will significantly boost India's demand for coal-fired power generation over the next 12 months, as a generation gap could occur with higher temperatures, the Finland-based think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report on Monday.
The El Niño, the recurrent weather pattern driving global temperatures higher, would affect most energy systems globally, but none would be as affected as India's, according to CREA.
The El Niño, typically associated with lower wind speeds and less rainfall, could reduce India's power generation from wind and hydropower. This will open a gap in generation, CREA warns, adding that the gap will be mostly bridged by a surge in coal power generation.
"Combine the lost output from renewables and the increased demand for power, and India could face a generation gap of nearly 18 TWh," CREA's analysts said in the report.
"Super El Niño Could Trigger Major Coal Boom In India, which would release an estimated 17 million tonnes of CO2."
India, the world's second-biggest coal importer and user after China, continues to rely on coal despite a booming renewable energy sector. The Super El Niño could vindicate India's approach not to give up on coal.
Overall, coal-fired power generation and capacity installations in India continue to rise, and coal remains a key pillar of India's electricity mix, with about a 60% share of total power output.
Despite booming renewable capacity additions, India continues to rely on coal to meet most of its power demand as authorities also look to avoid blackouts in cases of severe heat waves.
Coal will still be a key part of India's power system for the next two decades, Rajnath Ram, adviser for energy at the government policy think tank, NITI Aayog, said at the end of last year.
"We cannot be subjective about coal. The question is how sustainably we can use it," the official noted.
- • Super El Niño will create an 18 TWh power gap in India due to high cooling demands and failing renewables.
- • India will bridge this gap by surging coal production, releasing 17 million tonnes of CO2.
- • Coal remains the essential pillar of India's energy security, providing 60% of its total power.
El Niño weather patterns reduce wind and hydropower reliability while driving extreme heat. This forces nations to rely on proven fossil fuels to prevent catastrophic blackouts and mass deaths.
Christian Perspective
The reliance on coal demonstrates the necessity of practical stewardship over ideological purity. Man must use the resources God provided to protect human life from the elements. Prioritizing reliable energy over unstable green mandates is a moral imperative for survival.
Implications
America must reject the failed globalist push for total decarbonization to ensure our own energy independence. Relying on intermittent renewables leaves our citizens vulnerable to the same instability seen in India. Protecting the American family requires cheap, abundant, and reliable power.
Broader Trends
The push for green energy is a tool used by globalist elites to weaken national sovereignty and control populations. India's pivot back to coal proves that the radical environmentalist agenda is incompatible with national stability. True strength lies in utilizing domestic resources to maintain order and prosperity.
Takeaway
We must adopt an America First energy policy that prioritizes coal, oil, and gas. Rejecting the dictates of international climate bodies will secure our borders and our economy. Energy independence is the foundation of a strong, Christian nation.
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