India's Green Energy Transition

This collection of ten papers highlights some of the most pressing concerns for the countries of the global South. In doing so, they explore a variety of topics including social, governance, economic and environmental concerns Each paper demonstrates the challenges of building an international agenda which responds to the specificities of each country, while also being internationally relevant It is by acknowledging and analysing these challenges that the research from the global South supports the objective of a meaningful post-2015 agenda.

 

In this context, the main objective of this study is to critically examine the state’s RE policy to find gaps and implementation challenges specific to Karnataka The primary audience of this study are the state legislators and policymakers The methodology involved detailed stakeholder consultation with RE developers, the state nodal agency, the state electricity regulator and other government agencies involved in rural electrification through questionnaires and interviews in order to identify specific measures to address existing barriers to the growth of RE in the state The study identifie

Nuclear power is vital for India, and the government needs to be
more transparent in presenting the attendant risks, while
explaining that Kudankulam’s safety features are superior to those
of Fukushima.

Extensive commercialisation of hydrogen vehicles is very much possible by the mid-21st century.

The electricity distribution sector in India is considered to be the most important link in the entire power sector value chain. It is also the face of the electricity sector for consumers. The most critical issues plaguing the distribution sector are high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, poor billing and revenue collection efficiency and inadequate infrastructure. This sector has been reeling under losses to the tune of Rs.3.8 trillion due to systemic inefficiencies.

Offshore wind trends are going to blow faster and steadier as compared to onshore wind. With a 7600-km coastline, India could become an attractive hub for offshore and wind investors in the coming years.

A synergy between smart grid infrastructure and EVs could enable utilities to work more effectively by managing the charging schedule, informing state transport agencies on EV charging status and keeping track of billing data through smart communication systems.

Integral to UDAY, smart meters can help discoms overhaul services. But picking the right technology is the issue.

The offshore wind industry has significant potential as a long-term solution. However, with the current costs being high, we need to study the factors that will make it viable and plausibly cheaper in the years to come. Based on a preliminary examination of existing port infrastructure in India, it is evident that enormous reinforcement efforts will be required in order to service our future offshore wind energy projects along with establishing regulatory and institutional frameworks that will guide the local stakeholders.

Renewable energy technologies are witnessing a fast-paced growth globally at 8.33%, supported by government policy. Offshore wind technology,
although a recent entrant into the arena, has already witnessed a cumulative capacity of 8,771 MW in 2014, representing a sizeable 12.6% of the
annual EU wind energy market. This is expected to grow to 40 GW by 2020. The UK, Denmark, Germany, Belgium and China are currently the leading
countries in installing offshore wind turbines and expected to contribute to most of this growth in installed capacity.