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Scaling Clean Energy to Power India’s Growing Demand

Sep 11, 2024
Giorgio Fortunato, Head of Clean Energy and Power in Asia Pacific for Google, joins experts at the BNEF Summit to discuss India's monumental task of expanding clean energy to meet skyrocketing demand. They explore the urgent need for fourfold increases in wind and solar capacity. The conversation delves into the challenges of underperforming renewable projects, the importance of nuclear power, and the impact of rising energy needs from tech companies. Innovative approaches like wind-solar hybrids and pumped hydro storage also take center stage.
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  • India's clean energy transition requires a fourfold increase in wind and solar capacity installations to meet 2030 targets amid rising demand.
  • Investment in workforce training and regulatory frameworks is crucial to enhance project execution speed and integrate diverse energy technologies.

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India's Renewable Energy Growth and Challenges

India is experiencing significant growth in its renewable energy sector, particularly in the areas of wind and solar installations. Current efforts are focused on drastically increasing capacity to meet the country's ambitious 2030 targets. Notably, a key hurdle identified is the lack of a skilled workforce, which hampers project execution speed and productivity. Addressing supply chain disruptions and investing in vocational training are essential steps to ensure the renewable sector can scale effectively.

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