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India’s clean-energy transition continues to accelerate. The country has crossed a major milestone—over 50% of installed power capacity now comes from non-fossil sources, five years ahead of schedule. Renewable additions remain strong: India installed 30 GW of new RE capacity in 2024 and has already added 28 GW in 2025 through October.
The New York Times: How Many People Die in India From Hot Weather? Nobody Really Knows
Officials have yet to grasp the magnitude of heat-related deaths, let alone effectively deal with the problem, public health experts and scientists say.
Demand-Side Resources Can Power India’s Clean and Affordable Energy Future
This report evaluates the role of demand-side resources—energy efficiency, load shifting, and demand response—in enabling India to achieve these goals cost-effectively while maintaining grid reliability.
Feasibility of Green Hydrogen Use in Natural Gas DRI Furnaces: A Technical and Economic Review
This paper examines the technical feasibility and economic viability of converting natural gas-based direct reduced iron (DRI) furnaces to use green hydrogen.
Strategic Pathways for Energy Storage in India through 2032
India’s electricity demand is witnessing a rapid surge, nearly doubling every decade, fueled by strong economic growth. Dramatic cost reductions over the last decade for wind, solar, and battery storage technologies position India to leapfrog to a more flexible, robust, and sustainable power system for delivering affordable and reliable power to serve the growing power needs.
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Data centers may be a significant source of electricity demand in the coming years, with some estimates as high as 40 TWh/yr by 2030. Most cloud players are demanding clean energy, and several Indian states are offering incentives for green-powered data centers.
OPINION: Round-the-clock clean power is waiting to play the game changer
India stands at a pivotal moment, poised to translate its renewable energy achievements into broader economic gains.
National Advisory on the Extended HeatIndex-350 (EHI-350).
IECC signs MoU with Government of Maharashtra to advance clean energy and climate resilience
IECC and the Government of Maharashtra have signed an MoU to strengthen the state’s clean energy transition and resilience to climate impacts.
IECC signs MoU with Government of Madhya Pradesh to advance renewable energy and storage leadership
IECC Faculty Director Amol Phadke and Co-Faculty Director Nikit Abhyankar exchanged an MoU with the Government of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav.