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India can avert power shortages with stronger AC efficiency standards: Study
The study conducted by India Energy and Climate Center (IECC) highlights that India adds 10 to 15 million new ACs annually, with another 130 to 150 million expected over the next decade.
More Efficient Cooling May Shield India From Summer Blackouts
More efficient air-conditioners may help prevent the power cuts that every year overwhelm India during the hot season, according to a study by University of California, Berkeley.
Indians Can Save Rs 2.2 Lakh Crore With Energy-Efficient ACs: Study
A new study showed that India can avoid severe power shortages, save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore by doubling the energy efficiency of room air conditioners over next decade.
India can avert power shortages with stronger AC efficiency standards: Study
India can avoid severe power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore ($26 billion) by doubling the energy efficiency of room air conditioners (ACs) over the next decade, according to a new study at University of California (UC) Berkeley.
Dr. Ashok Gadgil to be honored with Bayh-Dole Coalition American Innovator Award
Dr. Gadgil is being recognized with the American Innovator Award for his groundbreaking invention, UV Waterworks – a light-based water disinfection system capable of purifying up to 4 gallons of water per minute.
India can leverage its solar and storage edge to avoid power shortages: Report
India can avoid imminent power shortages and ensure long-term affordable electricity by leveraging its impressive achievements in low-cost clean energy and storage, according to a new study from the University of California’s India Energy and Climate Center (IECC)
India is at a crossroads.
The Global South is at a crossroads.
The world is at a crossroads.
Crossroads is the India Energy & Climate Center Quarterly Newsletter, where we share the latest news, research and facts about the center
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India is rapidly expanding its transmission network to meet the fast growing electricity demand: the Central Electricity Authority projects an expenditure of $50 Billion for the transmission system (including new lines, substations, etc.) during 2022-27.
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Heatwaves in India are starting earlier, lasting longer and getting more intense.
Since May 13, 2024, capital city New Delhi recorded 40 consecutive days with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Between April and June 2024, the country saw around 40,000 suspected cases of heatstroke and dozens of heat-related deaths.
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India’s energy demand is growing fast. Already the third-largest consumer of electricity, demand in India increased by 7% in 2023 and is likely to average 6% growth year-on-year through 2026. Passenger vehicle sales crossed a record high of 4 million units in 2023, up 8% from previous year. India is the second-largest steel producer in the world, and is set to double production capacity by 2030.
