Kanika Chawla

Kanika Chawla, an energy expert focused on clean-energy policy for developing nations, shares insights on India's solar revolution. She discusses how India transformed an ambitious promise of 100 gigawatts of solar energy into reality, driven by economic motives rather than ideology. Kanika highlights the importance of innovative business models and proper market design, while addressing financing challenges for solar projects. She emphasizes planning, localization, and innovative strategies as key factors enabling developing countries to lead the global energy transition.