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Why India’s AC energy efficiency matters in a rapidly warming world

Despite launching the India Cooling Action Plan in 2019, India’s ACs remain among the least efficient globally. We speak to researchers Nikit Abhyankar and Jose Dominguez from UC Berkeley to understand why India’s star ratings lag, what it means for energy demand, and how smarter cooling can support both thermal comfort and climate goals.

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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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By several tokens, 2024 was a historic year. While it set a record as the warmest year to date, there was also significant progress on the clean energy front. India reached a major milestone, surpassing 200 GW of renewable energy capacity in Q4 2024.

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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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