‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’

On 22^nd July, 2021, a report on ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’ was jointly launched by NITI Aayog & International Energy Agency (IEA). The report highlights specific energy transition challenges faced by the renewables-rich States of India. It uses IEA modelling results to show the effects of different flexibility options on the power system.

Key Highlights of the Report

India’s Growing Demand for Energy

• India is the third largest energy-consuming country in the world and has made significant progress towards universal electrification targets for residential users.
• 100 million people in India gained electricity access in 2018. Per capita electricity consumption ....