Subsidy Reforms and the Clean Energy Revolution

Event: The Subsidy Swap in Asia: Reforming Fossil Fuel and Electricity Subsidies to Drive a Renewable Revolution

Subsidy Reforms and the Clean Energy Revolution

17 June 2019

Author / Speaker:

Arun Kumar, Kreate Energy - Other materials by the author

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This presentation gave an overview of fossil fuel subsidy in India's power sector, and why such a subsidy was necessary to provide the mass population access to affordable electricity. It also discussed the financial, regulatory, and technical barriers in increasing renewable energy share in India, and why energy grid balancing will be a critical factor.

Geographical Focus:

India

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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