Analysis: Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records

This analysis by Carbon Brief highlights a historic drop in coal power generation in both China and India in 2025, marking the first simultaneous decline in half a century. The decrease in coal power output is attributed to record additions of clean energy in both countries, which have the potential to meet rising electricity demand. This shift has significant international implications, as the power sectors of China and India have driven a large portion of global carbon dioxide emissions in recent years. The findings suggest that both countries are on the path to peaking coal-fired power, which could help lead to a peak in global emissions.