Facilitating India’s move towards renewable energy solutions

Context

India, one of the fastest-growing economies and the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, is actively working to decarbonise its economy. While the expansion of renewable energies is ongoing, challenges persist in planning approaches to efficiently use these added capacities. The lack of detailed techno-commercial analyses for renewable energy technologies complicates the development of effective policies and programmes. Institutional structures often require assistance and participatory stakeholder involvement to add energy planning in the design of policies. Additionally, social inequalities, including gender-related barriers, can be mitigated through the adoption of innovative and gender-responsive renewable energy solutions.

Objective

The conditions for decarbonisation and the planned adoption of renewable energy to support India's climate protection efforts have improved in selected Indian states.

Approach

The project promotes renewable energy adoption to drive socio-economic development while protecting the environment. Its objectives are achieved through the following activities:

1. Conducting detailed techno-commercial analyses for renewable energy technologies across different industries and developing appropriate government policies, programmes, and schemes;
2. Enhancing institutional processes for target-group-specific energy policymaking and establishing participatory policy design approaches;
3. Promoting gender-responsive and innovative solutions to support the adoption of renewable energy systems through an idea competition.

Last update: March 2025