Energy and climate change are at the forefront of the many challenges being faced by India today. India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. At the core of this growth is the question of energy—more precisely our overall energy consumption and our reliance on fossil fuels—which has led to rising GHG emissions and a warming climate.
With the right investment and policy support, solar energy has the potential to boost economic development, empower millions of people and avert the climate crises. Nearly seven years since it was set up, ISA continues to set the…
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With heat waves sweeping across Indian cities, the need for cooling solutions is more urgent than ever. India’s cooling demand is projected to grow by eight times in the next 20 years…
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India’s rail network is a significant growth engine for our economy, and its expansion must be aligned with robust decarbonisation strategies. The Railways has embarked on an ambitious 100 per cent electrification…
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India’s brick sector, although unorganized, is the second largest producer of bricks globally and is continuously expanding on account of increased demand from infrastructure and housing sectors. It is also a significant source of GHG…
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Nearly a decade ago, the potential for energy saving through an efficient lighting program in India was huge and untouched—over 50 billion kWh in annual savings, which could deliver financial savings of USD 250 billion to consumers…
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Industries consume around 34 per cent of India’s total primary energy consumption. The Perform, achieve and trade (PAT), by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is a key market-based mechanism aimed at enhancing industrial energy efficiency.
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Shakti Foundation
As we usher in an era of green industrial and economic transition, it is important to consider how we can re-imagine the new developmental paradigm.