Coal India powers up ₹25,000cr renewable empire
Executive Summary
Coal India commits ₹25,000 crore ($3bn) to develop 4.5GW renewable capacity
Partnership with AM Green for renewable ammonia production facilities
Targeting 2,500-3,000 MW solar and 1,500-2,000 MW wind projects
Strategy aims to future-proof 229,000-strong workforce
MoU signed 7 May 2025, marking radical departure from fossil fuels
At a windswept site in Rajasthan’s Thar desert, where Coal India once prospected for lignite deposits, engineers now measure wind speeds and solar irradiation levels. The scene captures the magnitude of change at the world’s largest coal producer.
Coal India Limited has committed ₹25,000 crore ($3bn) to develop 4.5GW of renewable capacity, marking the state-owned miner’s most radical departure from its fossil...