India Electrifies Faster Than China by Harnessing Cheap Green Tech…

Sarah J · 2026-02-06T16:41:23.000Z

India is electrifying its economy at a faster pace than China did at a similar stage of development, while using far fewer fossil fuels per person, according to a new report from the think tank Ember. The analysis compares India today with an income per capita of roughly $11,000 (adjusted for cost of living) to China at a comparable income level in 2012, finding that India is building its electricity system with cleaner technology and lower carbon intensity. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-22/india-is-electrifying-faster-than-china-using-cheap-green-tech

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