The India Energy Hour podcast features in-depth conversations with leading energy, development & climate experts from academia, civil society, & the government.... more
Climate change is already impacting many rural areas of India. Farmers in rural areas of India are facing rise in... more
Every year, between May to September, the same images make the rounds. The national capital first sweats and then drowns... more
This summer was all about breaking records - from temperature to electricity demand. India clocked the highest ever electricity demand... more
Energy security remains a top priority for India as it seeks to balance growth with sustainability. A critical question emerges:... more
Can political leaders be taken to court over climate change impacts? Can the Indian Constitution recognize climate change under the... more
Nearly 2.8 billion people around the world depend on solid fuels such as firewood and biomass for their cooking needs.... more
Imagine a future where every rooftop is a mini power station, contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. This isn't... more
India has ambitions to install 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Achieving this target would require large scale finance,... more
Season 4 of The India Energy Hour Podcast is here. To kickstart the season, the hosts are here to give a... more
This year’s Conference of Parties (COP28), hosted in the oil-rich UAE, was full of ironies. There were apprehensions over the... more
India’s energy transition is central to global climate action. But where does India’s energy transition stand? What are the key... more
India's energy transition currently comprises a set of ambitious targets, the pathway for which is yet to be designed. While at... more
Energy efficiency in India has become an important focus due to the country's growing energy demands, environmental concerns, and the... more
Climate tech is one of the emerging areas in the technology landscape offering a variety of new-age solutions for adapting... more
How many trillions would be required to reach zero? Are global dialogues enough to rake up funds? As countries race... more
As the G20 host, India deftly managed geopolitics, especially Russia-Ukraine, while driving energy and climate discussions. Topics like renewable energy,... more
India's G20 presidency started amidst major geopolitical events, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These events reshaped energy markets and... more
India has taken over the presidency of G20 at a time when the conventional geopolitics around key sectors is witnessing... more
In this episode, Vivek Subramanian - Co-founder and Executive Director of Fourth Partner Energy discusses the market dynamics and trends... more
In India, the coal based electricity dominates the power sector. But the country has set ambitious renewable power targets. This... more
India's green energy landscape has witnessed remarkable growth and transformation in recent years, positioning the country as a global leader... more
In recent years, heatwaves in India have become more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting. This increase can be attributed to the... more
For years, multiple Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have relied on integrated assessment models or IAM modelling pathways to... more
Climate financing in India is crucial for achieving sustainable development and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The government’s efforts... more
Climate philanthropy globally and in India are starting to play a catalytic role for enabling climate action. They are starting... more
Under ‘Move for Earth’ initiative, co-founder of SwitchON Foundation Vinay Jaju cycled over 3,000 km across different states in East... more
To meet global climate targets, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind will need to be deployed at scale.... more
India's wind energy sector has never had a breezy year for close to a decade now. An early mover in... more
This year marks the starting line for India’s energy transition plan, in line with its Net Zero ambitions. The country... more
A major part of India's energy transition would come from the power sector but for the broader goal of decarbonization,... more
India's green energy landscape has witnessed remarkable growth and transformation in recent years, positioning the country as a global leader in the... more