Role of energy storage in meeting India’s growing electricity demand
The first IECC panel discussion with practitioners and industry experts focused on how we value energy storage on India’s grid and what best practices can be learned from California’s experience in procuring affordable storage contracts. Moderated by Dr. Nikit Abhyankar, who shared brief insights on Grid-Scale Energy Storage – with technology and economics trends. View […]
The Case for a Zero Emission Vehicle Obligation in India
Related Files Report PDF (Working Paper) Date Published 01/2024 Authors Deepak Rajagopal, Narayan Gopinathan Abstract Public policies to replace fossil-fuel based internal combustion engine vehicle (ICE) with zero emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies such as battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEV) are fast becoming commonplace worldwide. The two main types of policies […]
Review of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Technologies Globally and in India
Related Files Report PDF Date Published 08/2023 Authors Priyanka Mohanty, Emilia Chojkiewicz, Epica Mandal Sarkar, Rohit Laumas, Akash Saraf, Avanthika Satheesh, Nikit Abhyankar Abstract India has set an ambitious target to reach 500 GW of installed non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. However, increasing penetrations of renewables – mostly wind and solar – will require the […]
OPINION: A strategy to win energy independence by 2047
A recent study outlines a pathway for India to achieve energy independence, grounded in rapidly falling clean technology costs
OPINION: Coal to solar generation swaps ensure a clean and reliable grid
India can construct solar and wind capacity + energy storage alongside existing coal plants, enabling the substitution of coal generation with power from nearby renewable energy sources.
India Energy and Climate Center Genesis Video
The India Energy & Climate Center (IECC) at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy leverages clean energy technology and policy expertise at the world’s top public university, Silicon Valley, and the state of California to catalyze the rapid transformation of energy systems that can deliver significant environmental, economic, and energy security benefits. Click to watch video.
Pathways to Atmanirbhar Bharat: Harnessing India’s Renewable Edge for Cost-Effective Energy Independence by 2047
Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat aims to make India energy independent by 2047. However, India currently imports 90% of its oil and 80% of industrial coal.
Freight Trucks in India are Primed for Electrification
OPINION: India’s energy choices now will decide economic and environmental future
India’s 2030 goal of building 500 GW of clean power capacity will be the most economical pathway to meet the rising electricity demand and doing so will not compromise the reliability of the electric grid.
OPINION: How India can drive down oil imports
Mandating the transport sector to shift to EVs will be a major step. The declining clean tech and battery costs should help in the transition.