In fiscal year 2015, the average emission rate from coal-based power stations in India amounted to 1.01 kilogram of CO2 per kilowatt hour. Coal dominated the country's power supply with a contribution of over 70 percent through thermal power plants.
Average CO2 emission rate from coal based power stations in India from financial year 2010 to 2016
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