How is India switching to renewable energy?
India gets 70% of its energy from coal, but has very ambitious plans to get 40% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
But there is also a growing demand for energy. While coal is the cheapest source of electricity, what about the long-term gains of using wind, hydro, and solar energy? And how challenging is it for India to commit to net zero emissions?
In this edition of WorklifeIndia, we discuss the benefits, risks and challenges that India faces in its transition to renewable energy.
Presenter: Devina Gupta
Contributors: Dr Ajay Mathur, director general, International Solar Alliance; Namrata Mukherjee, deputy chief of party, USAID SAREP, RTI International; Sumant Sinha, Chairman & CEO, ReNew Power
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