Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall India is seeing a sharp and sustained rise in electricity demand. Peak demand has grown from 156GW in 2015-16 to 249 GW in 2024-25, a 1.6x increase in less than a decade. Electricity consumptionhas mirrored this...
MoreDriving Electric, Insuring Smart: A Guide to Effective EV Insurance
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall & Tushar Katiyar Why EV insurance needs a fresh lens? With over 69 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) registered in India today, adoption is accelerating at a rapid pace, driven by lower running costs, government...
MoreMore Models, More Momentum: How Choice is Driving India’s Electric Car Revolution
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall The electric vehicle (EV) market in India has undergone a transformative leap in the past couple of years, redefining how mobility is perceived. EV penetration in 2025 has already touched 7.8%, up from 5.6% just two...
MoreIndia’s Coal Conundrum: Balancing Rising Power Demand with Clean Energy Goals
Parul Babbar, Rahul Patidar and Vrinda Gupta Coal power continues to be the backbone of India’s electricity sector, currently accounting for 223.07 GW or 45.52% of the nation’s total installed capacity as of July 31, 2025 (Figure 1). It remains...
MoreDon’t Let Just Transitions Be a Tell-Tale
It is critical to understand the dynamics of international cooperation in people-centric and just energy transitions. Vrinda Gupta, Aishwarya Sharma As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy systems to avert a deepening climate...
MoreDecarbonising the trucking sector: How VIPV can accelerate India’s zero emission truck revolution
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall The transport sector is the third-highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sector in India. Within this, road transport contributes nearly 90 percent of total emissions, with medium and heavy-duty trucks playing a...
MoreClouds, Hail, and Haze: How Changing Weather Patterns Disrupt Solar Power
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall India has been a global frontrunner in climate commitment, setting ambitious targets of achieving 50% of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070. Currently, the country has commissioned...
MoreState-Level Insights into India’s EV Charging Landscape
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall India stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition journey, aiming to strike a balance between environmental sustainability and economic growth. A key element of this transformation is the electrification...
MoreElectric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in India: Progress, Challenges, and the Power of Data Transparency
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption is gaining strong momentum in India. Sales have seen a sharp rise, increasing from 16.8 Lakh EVs sold in FY 2024 to 19.6 Lakh in FY 2025. This surge reflects the convergence of multiple...
MoreNurturing India’s Nascent Zero Emission Trucking Ecosystem: What Not to Do
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall India has demonstrated remarkable leadership on climate action, maintaining its momentum despite significant geopolitical headwinds. From solar energy to electric mobility, the country continues to make meaningful...
MoreBridging Wisely: Are All Transitional Technologies Worth the Investment?
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall In the quest for a greener, more sustainable future, the path from traditional methods to cutting-edge solutions often requires stepping stones: transitional or compromising technologies. These technologies manifest...
MoreWhy Indian Solar Module Manufacturers Should Prioritise Vertical Integration
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall The Renewable Energy India Expo 2024 has concluded, leaving behind a trail of ambitious announcements from Indian solar module manufacturers[1]. While many declared plans to expand their module manufacturing...
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