What happens when people stop waiting for the grid to give them reliable and affordable electricity, and build their own energy systems? Across the developing world, rooftop solar is not just a climate solution or a policy-driven transition anymore. In..Continue
What does it take to make a just transition actually work? For a state like Jharkhand, this is not an abstract question. Coal is deeply woven into its economy, livelihoods and the identity of entire communities. But as the energy..Continue
India’s energy transition is entering a new phase. The challenge is no longer simply about adding more renewable energy capacity, but about making the power system flexible enough to absorb and use that energy effectively. This also means rethinking the..Continue
India’s energy transition is unfolding against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, volatile energy markets, and growing electricity demand. How should India navigate these competing pressures? In this episode, we are joined by Bill Spindle, a journalist who spent decades at..Continue
As India races towards a cleaner energy future, the conversation often revolves around solar and wind. But are we overlooking a reliable, round-the-clock source of clean energy that lies beneath our feet? In this episode of The India Energy Hour,..Continue
Over the past decade, India has emerged as one of the world’s leading renewable energy markets. Clear policy direction, competitive markets, and strong public and private investment have helped drive this transformation. But as the energy transition enters its next..Continue
Energy transition of India, like any other country in the world is currently marred with wars, energy map reset and new challenges of AI and climate financing. Every nation is back on the drawing board to plan their energy future..Continue
India is facing more frequent and intense heatwaves. The challenge is not just rising temperatures. Cities, infrastructure, and public systems must also adapt. In the second part of the Heat Series, we hosted Dr. Indu K. Murthy, Sector Head –..Continue
Extreme heat is no longer just a seasonal inconvenience. It is now the most pervasive and under- recognized risks which can distort India’s growth plans. As temperatures rise, the impacts are being felt across health systems, labour markets, agriculture, and energy demand, yet the..Continue
As India’s electricity transition gathers pace, the real story lies in the complexity unfolding across states. What appears straightforward from a distance, adding more renewables and reducing fossil dependence, quickly becomes layered when viewed through states’ lens. In the second..Continue
