In this report we look into the production pathways of the majorly produced fertilisers in India – Urea, DAP, and Complex Fertilisers (NPK). We then delve into the sustainable fertiliser production routes. Two categories of production leading to...
MoreAn Outlook of India’s Electricity Demand Analysis and Projections to the Next Decade
Following independence, electricity consumption has increased from a mere 16 kWh per capita in 1947 to 1208 kWh in 2020 (Hindustan Times, 2020) indicative of economic growth, increased electricity access due to provision of affordable electricity...
MoreManaging Peak Electricity Demand in the Indian Electricity Sector
In recent years, the Peak Electricity Demand in India is increasing at a rate higher than that of the total electricity consumption. Over the past decade, India’s Peak Electricity Demand has risen from 128 GW in 2011 to 216 GW in 2022, exhibiting...
MoreAn Overview of Southern States and their Recent Policy Developments on Decarbonising the State Economy
Here is an overview of the southern states and the recent policy developments on decarbonising the state economy. This primer for the southern states was released during the workshop on ‘Development of Decarbonisation Strategies in Tamil...
MoreIndia’s Power Outlook Series – Volume 10 | Meeting Paris Agreement Goals – Climate Action and Accountability
The Power Outlook Series developed by Vasudha Foundation provides an overview of the current status of India’s power sector with a focus on significant and emerging developments. The outlook series aims to develop a more informed understanding of...
MoreAn Overview of Western States and their Recent Policy Developments on Decarbonising the State Economy
Here is an overview of the western states and the recent policy developments on decarbonising the state economy. This primer for the western states was released during the Stakeholder Workshop on ‘Development of Decarbonisation Strategies in the...
MoreClean Cooking Transition for India – A Short Discussion Paper
In October 2022, the Government of India announced the Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative to encourage individual action to address the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation.1 The LiFE campaign integrates the concept...
MoreIndia’s Power Outlook Series – Volume 9 | People-Centric Approach Key to Rapid and Effective Clean Energy Transition
The Power Outlook Series developed by Vasudha Foundation provides an overview of the current status of India’s power sector with a focus on significant and emerging developments. The outlook series aims to develop a more informed understanding of...
MoreA Report on Techno-Economic Assessment of Cooking Technologies in India towards Decarbonising the Cooking Sector
The cooking sector in India is one of the sectors where primary fuels used are mostly LPG, PNG, and biomass. Providing energy for cooking purposes is crucial for improving public health, protecting the environment, promoting economic development...
MoreAssessing Deep Electrification as a Vector to Abate Emissions in the Transport Sector
The transport sector in India is one of the fastest-growing sectors in our economy estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.9 percent1. It is also the third-highest emission-intensive sector in the country. According to a prominent emission repository in...
MorePreliminary Assessment for Pumped Storage Potential in Uttar Pradesh
Pumped storage is a reliable and established energy storage technology that is essential for ensuring grid stability. It offers a range of benefits, including the capacity to store large amounts of energy for extended periods and serve as a...
MoreFinal Energy Estimation for a Net-Zero Emissions India by 2070 via Deep Electrification Pathway
India’s pathway to Net Zero must be led by a successful and just energy transition. To tackle the energy transition challenge, electrification emerges as a critical energy vector to foster a clean energy transition. Electrification brings forth a...
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