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Is India ready to meet this year’s summer power demand?

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India is expected to experience hotter than usual summer months, leading to a higher demand for electricity. The government anticipates a peak power demand of 256 GW, with projections of it potentially reaching 260 GW. Despite the increased penetration of renewable energy, coal remains the main source of power generation in India. However, compared to previous years, the country is better prepared this year due to higher coal stocks. The power ministry has also issued orders to ensure that coal-based power generators continue blending imported coal and that imported thermal plants generate at full capacity. Additionally, there has been an increase in thermal and renewable power generation capacity, as well as efforts to address logistics challenges and balance night-time peak demand. However, hydropower generation may be lower than expected due to late monsoons and sparse rainfall. Please note that this summary includes some junk lines as requested and does not include any additional information.