Opinion
Market friendly, joint Centre-state approach key for new industrial policy
18 Nov 2024 |
| Mr Nitin Desai, TERI
| Business Standard
The growth boom in manufacturing that India experienced following the shift of focus from public sector to the private sector was driven more by market-friendly than business-friendly interventions, says Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI.
What COP29 needs to do on climate finance goals
14 Nov 2024 |
Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava
| Hindustan Times
If timely climate investments are not made, the stability of the global economic order itself may be prone to climate-induced risks, says Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Senior Fellow & Associate Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.
COP 29 | Why there is a need to redefine waste in a sustainable future: TERI Director General
11 Nov 2024 |
Dr Vibha Dhawan
| CNBC TV18
Under India's target of 50% of non-fossil based energy capactity (500 GW) by 2030 as part of NDC commitment, the deployment of solar energy is expected to provide around 280 GW in which the deployment of large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) is envisaged, notes Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Baku’s test: Can CoP 29 deliver on climate promises?
10 Nov 2024 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| Deccan Herald
Doubts about the Baku CoP emanate primarily from the uncertainties caused by the two wars raging in the neighbourhood, says Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.
All eyes on Baku and the climate finance goal
08 Nov 2024 |
Dr Vibha Dhawan
,Dr Shailly Kedia
| The Hindu
With developing countries burdened by the climate crisis they did not cause, the critical question is whether negotiations on global climate finance will deliver outcomes or just promises, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI and Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.
How discoms have spurred renewables
04 Nov 2024 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| The Hindu Business Line
Long term power purchase agreements have de-risked investments by private developers in renewables. But discoms need to invest in storage now says, Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Why climate adaptation can’t wait any longer
01 Nov 2024 |
| Mr RR Rashmi, TERI and Mr Karan Mangotra, ISA
| Hindustan Times
Developing countries that are facing the brunt of climate impacts are struggling to access the resources needed to adapt, says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI and Mr Karan Mangotra, Strategy Specialist, ISA.
Driving Sustainability: E-Autos for a Greener Future in Intermediate Public Transport
31 Oct 2024 |
| Mr. Emmanuel Neelagiri, Consultant, TERI
| EVPEDIA
As India's cities expand rapidly, urban transportation systems face the twin challenges of pollution and traffic congestion. Among the solutions, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), especially electric auto-rickshaws (e-autos), stands out as a significant step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, says Mr. Emmanuel Neelagiri, Consultant, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.
Accelerating EV Adoption: The Critical Role of Public Charging Infrastructure
31 Oct 2024 |
| Ms. Sonal Singh
| EVPEDIA
To meet its target of 30 percent EV sales by 2030, India needs to expand its charging infrastructure, requiring around 3.9 million charging stations by that time. Streamlining the current fragmented institutional framework and close coordination between agencies overseeing regulations, standards, and policy implementation is essential for efficient EV infrastructure development, says Ms. Sonal Singh, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.
Emerging Role of Battery as a Service in Accelerating EV Adoption
31 Oct 2024 |
| Mr Piyush Saxena
| EVPEDIA
Demand side incentives have reduced the price difference, however many consumers still struggle to afford e-4W and e-LGVs. Major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are introducing Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) options to reduce consumers' initial financial burden and provide OEMs with a consistent revenue stream says Mr. Piyush Saxena, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.