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.
Pathways for Electrification of South Asia’s Transportation Sector
OPINION: A policy road map to reach 500GW by 2030
India has demonstrated cost-effective renewable capacity deployment through innovative policy measures. Now it is time to build on this strong groundwork.
Feasibility and Impact of Biomass and Renewable Energy Hybrid Systems
Electricity demand in South Asia – data gaps and pathways for research and modeling
Least-Cost Pathway for India’s Power System Investments through 2030
This study assesses a least-cost and operationally feasible pathway for India’s electricity grid through 2030 that validates—and surpasses—India’s 2030 target of 500 GW of installed non-fossil capacity.