Engineering and Technology

The role of renewables for rapid transitioning of the power sector across states in India

A. Gulagi, M. Ram, et al.

This research, conducted by Ashish Gulagi, Manish Ram, Dmitrii Bogdanov, Sandeep Sarin, Theophilus Nii Odai Mensah, and Christian Breyer, reveals a compelling path for India's power sector towards a renewables-based system by 2050, which promises lower costs, zero emissions, and reliable electricity while supporting economic growth.

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Abstract

This research explores the technical feasibility and economic viability of a renewable transition pathway for the Indian power sector by 2050. The study shows that a renewables-based system (solar PV, wind, hydropower, batteries, synthetic fuels) is lower in cost than the current coal-dominated system, has zero greenhouse gas emissions, and provides reliable electricity. This transition addresses affordability, accessibility, and sustainability without compromising economic growth.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Sep 21, 2022

Authors

Ashish Gulagi, Manish Ram, Dmitrii Bogdanov, Sandeep Sarin, Theophilus Nii Odai Mensah, Christian Breyer

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