Source: Luo, Tianyi, Deepak Krishnan, and Shreyan Sen. 2018. “Parched Power: Water Demands, Risks, and Opportunities for India’s Power Sector.” Working Paper. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available online.
Parched Power: Water Demands, Risks, and Opportunities for India’s Power Sector
India’s thermal power sector is very dependent on water and has been suffering from water shortages, losing a substantial part of its generation growth every year since 2013. Most
of the country’s existing plants are likely to experience an increased level of water competition by 2030.
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