Kanika Chawla

In this discussion, energy expert Kanika Chawla shares insights into India's remarkable solar journey, starting with their ambitious 2014 pledge to ramp up solar capacity. She explains how achieving this goal unlocked $90 billion in investments and created 300,000 jobs. Kanika emphasizes the economic reasons behind India's solar choice and highlights challenges like financing and utility payment delays. She also discusses innovative models in Ghana and Kenya that could guide other developing nations in their clean energy transitions.