El Niño to dent India’s wind, hydropower output

A study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) warns that El Niño will weaken wind and hydropower generation in India, while rising air‑conditioning demand could create a generation shortfall of nearly 18 TWh by June 2027. The gap could strain the national grid and increase reliance on fossil fuels. The findings highlight the need for diversified renewable strategies.