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Renewable Energy Transition

WHAT IS PM KUSUM SCHEME? EXPLAINED

PM KUSUM 2.0 transitions farmers from Annadata to Urjadata through solarization and BESS by 2027. Success hinges on resolving financing hurdles, integrating micro-irrigation for groundwater sustainability, and ensuring credit guarantees to harmonize India’s critical water-energy-food nexus.

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US SECONDARY SANCTIONS & INDIA'S ENERGY SECURITY : CHALLENGES & STRATEGIES

The US has imposed sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, raising the risk of secondary sanctions on countries and companies that continue to trade with them. India, a major importer of Russian crude, faces challenges as its refiners rely on US dollars, global financial systems, and insurance services for oil transactions. While there are no direct sanctions on Russian oil, the threat has prompted India to reconsider imports, diversify energy sources, strengthen domestic production, and expand renewable energy. The government and refiners are exploring risk mitigation strategies to maintain energy security while balancing economic and diplomatic interests.

 

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