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India can become energy independent by 2047: U.S. study
Benefits include $2.5 tn in consumer savings, reducing fossil fuel import expenditure by 90%, enhancing industrial competitiveness globally, and enabling net-zero commitment, says Berkeley Lab report.
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India’s energy independence by 2047 a certainty!
As the world’s most populous country and the third-largest energy consumer, India faces enormous challenges in meeting its energy needs sustainably. However, the country is making remarkable strides toward energy independence through the adoption of clean technology.
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India has potential to become global leader in EV production: Research
The research titled “Freight Trucks in India are Primed for Electrification” carried out by the Berkeley National Laboratory and UCLA last month said that India can create a thriving domestic electric vehicle industry over the next decade or so.
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OPINION: India’s energy choices now will decide economic and environmental future
India’s 2030 goal of building 500 GW of clean power capacity will be the most economical pathway to meet the rising electricity demand and doing so will not compromise the reliability of the electric grid.
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OPINION: How India can drive down oil imports
Mandating the transport sector to shift to EVs will be a major step. The declining clean tech and battery costs should help in the transition.
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OPINION: A policy road map to reach 500GW by 2030
India has demonstrated cost-effective renewable capacity deployment through innovative policy measures. Now it is time to build on this strong groundwork.
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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.