Nikit Abhyankar

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Business Today

24 October 2026

Why is El Niño 2026 a crucial case for India’s thermal power assets?

China Global South

23 October 2026

Fuel Hikes Set Stage for India-China Collab on E-Mobility

Financial Express

21 October 2026

The sunset test: Why India needs more coal-based power

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Associated Press

1 September 2026

India’s power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
Down To Earth

20 August 2026

Solar and storage can supply round-the-clock power at Rs 5.15 per unit, study finds
The Quint

24 June 2026

AC Boom in the Coming Years Will Test India's Power Grid: What Needs to Change?
Carbon Brief

16 June 2026

Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian homes 69bn rupees a year
Carbon Brief

10 June 2026

Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate
Outlook Business

29 May 2026

How extreme heat is rewiring India’s power demand
The Independent

28 May 2026

Early heatwaves and Iran war create perfect storm for energy shortages
News18

28 May 2026

Can Energy-Efficient ACs Become India’s Biggest Defence Against Heatwaves, Blackouts And Soaring Power Bills?
Down To Earth

26 May 2026

India’s AC boom could push power grid towards shortages by 2028 unless efficiency gains double, study warns
Deccan Herald

26 May 2026

Doubling air-conditioner efficiency can help India avoid power shortages, save consumers up to Rs 2.5 lakh crore: Study
Business Today

26 May 2026

1.5 crore ACs added every year: Efficient cooling could save India Rs 8 lakh crore in infrastructure – report
The New Indian Express

26 May 2026

Increase efficiency of ACs to avoid power shortages and save consumers’ pockets, says Study
Business Standard

25 May 2026

India can save Rs 2.5 trillion by doubling AC energy efficiency: Study
Hindustan Times

25 May 2026

Doubling AC efficiency could save India Rs 2.5 lakh crore, prevent blackouts: Study
The Times of India

25 May 2026

India can prevent power shortages, help cut power bills by doubling efficiency of ACs: Study
Deccan Herald

25 May 2026

India must improve its air conditioner efficiency to save over Rs 10 lakh crore, says study
Down To Earth

19 May 2026

About $1.2 trillion coal import risk puts India at steel crossroads: IECC report
Gulf News

19 May 2026

Green steel may save India $1 trillion in coal imports: Report
Financial Express

18 May 2026

Steel capacity push could expose India to 6 billion tonne coal imports, $1 trillion bill
Deccan Herald

18 May 2026

Green steel can help India avoid $1 trillion coking coal import burden: Report
Financial Times

15 May 2026

The dawn of 24/7 solar power
Nikkei Asia

29 September 2025

India's wasted solar energy highlights lagging battery storage
The Economic Times

26 August 2025

Explained: How electricity consumers in India can save up to ₹60,000 crore annually
Outlook Business

26 August 2025

India Needs 61 GW Energy Storage by 2030 to Support 500 GW Clean Power Capacity: Study
Down To Earth

26 August 2025

India requires $50 billion new investment in storage by 2032: Report
The Washington Post

14 July 2025

India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energy

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PBS News

14 July 2025

India looks to limit temperature settings on air conditioners to save electricity
ABC News

14 July 2025

India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energy
San Francisco Chronicle

14 July 2025

India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energy
Associated Press

14 July 2025

India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energy
The Economic Times

14 July 2025

India wants air conditioners to be made with milder temperature settings to save energy
The Week

18 June 2025

Energy experts call for unified energy interface, grid-level reforms in India’s power sector
The Economic Times

2 June 2025

India delivers 24x7 power at ₹6/kWh, cheaper than coal
Down To Earth

2 June 2025

From Rs 200 to Rs 9: Plummeting solar costs could spark India’s clean energy revolution
The Economist

29 May 2025

Can India be cool?
India Today

27 March 2025

Doubling AC efficiency can prevent power crisis, save India $26 billion: Study
Bloomberg

26 March 2025

More Efficient Cooling May Shield India From Summer Blackouts
The Economic Times

26 March 2025

Indians can avert power shortages, save Rs 2.2 lakh cr with energy efficient ACs
NDTV

26 March 2025

India Likely To Add 150 Million Room ACs By 2035 Amid Peak Power Demand
Mint

26 March 2025

India likely to add 150 million room ACs by 2035 amid rising temperatures: Study
Moneycontrol

26 March 2025

Room ACs could contribute 120 GW to India’s peak power demand by 2030: UC Berkeley study
The Week

26 March 2025

Why updating MEPS for ACs is crucial to save power and reduce consumer bills
The Telegraph

26 March 2025

India likely to add 150 million room ACs by 2035 amid rising temperatures: Study
ABP Live

26 March 2025Hindi

भारत में आने वाली है एयर कंडीशनर की बाढ़...
ThePrint

26 March 2025Hindi

2035 तक भारत में 15 करोड़ रूम एसी जुड़ेंगे : अध्ययन
BW Businessworld

3 August 2024

India's energy consumption is expected to rise by 3-4 times over a decade: IECC
The Hindu

31 July 2024

Power cuts in India to rise by 2027: Report
The Economic Times

31 July 2024

India may face potential evening power shortages by 2027, warns IECC
ET EnergyWorld

31 July 2024

India's power demand set to surge by 80 GW by 2027; experts recommend 50 GW solar expansion
Zee News

31 July 2024

India's energy consumption is expected to rise by 3-4 times over a decade: IECC
Deccan Herald

31 July 2024

India can leverage its solar and storage edge to avoid power shortages: Report
Business Standard

31 July 2024

Despite new coal plants, India will face more power cuts by 2027: Research
ThePrint

31 July 2024

India may face potential evening power shortages by 2027, warns IECC
Business Insider

31 July 2024

India to face evening power shortages by 2027 if electricity demand continues to grow, warns IECC
Business Insider

31 July 2024

India's energy consumption is expected to rise by 3-4 times over a decade: IECC
BW Businessworld

31 July 2024

India may face potential evening power shortages by 2027, warns IECC
The Washington Post

28 May 2024

Reconductoring the U.S. electricity grid for renewables
Chicago Tribune

21 April 2024

Wind and solar in limbo: Long waitlists to get on the grid are a ‘leading barrier’
The New York Times

April 2024

The U.S. urgently needs a bigger grid. Here’s a fast solution.
WCVB 5

21 September 2023

Offshore wind looks to the future
Canary Media

24 August 2023

US offshore wind pushes ahead despite industry turmoil
TIME

2 August 2023

How Offshore Wind Can Supply 25% of U.S. Electricity by 2050
The Verge

1 August 2023

Offshore wind potential in the US is huge but untapped
S&P Global

1 August 2023

US could supply up to 25% of its power demand from offshore wind power: study
KCBX

1 August 2023

New study finds offshore wind could provide 25% of U.S. electricity needs by 2050
reNEWS

1 August 2023

Offshore wind can meet quarter of US power demand
News18

21 March 2023

Modi's Atmanirbhar Bharat Push: India Can Achieve Energy Independence by 2047: US Report
The Indian Express

20 March 2023

India can achieve energy independence by 2047: US study
The Economic Times

20 March 2023

Modi's Atmanirbhar Bharat push: India can achieve energy independence by 2047: US Report
Financial Express

20 March 2023

India can achieve energy independence by 2047: US study
NDTV

20 March 2023

India Could Achieve Energy Independence By 2047: US Report
The Week

20 March 2023

India on track to achieve energy independence by 2047: US Energy study
WION

20 March 2023

India may become energy-independent by 2047, transition to near 100% EV sales: US study
Fortune India

20 March 2023

India can become energy independent by 2047: U.S. study
The Telegraph

20 March 2023

India can achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047: US Report
ABP Live

20 March 2023

India Can Achieve Energy Independence By 2047, Needs $3 Trillion Investment: US Energy Dept Study
Business Standard

19 March 2023

India can achieve energy independence by 2047, says US Energy Dept study
The New Indian Express

16 March 2023

India's Lithium reservoir is more than required, says Berkley Lab study
Mercom

16 March 2023

Lithium Find Boosts India’s Efforts for Energy Independence by 2047
Solar Quarter

16 March 2023

How India Can Achieve Energy Independence by 2047: Berkeley Lab Study
Energy Monitor

16 March 2023

Renewables and lithium could propel India to energy independence by 2047
The Times of India

15 March 2023

India’s energy independence by 2047 a certainty!
Outlook Planet

15 March 2023

Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat In Energy By 2047
Let Me Breathe

15 March 2023

Clean tech path to India’s energy independence by 2047: Study
pv magazine

15 March 2023

India can achieve energy independence by 2047 through clean technology: Study
Ground Report

15 March 2023

India’s clean tech can achieve energy independence by 2047: study
Financial Express

15 November 2022

India has the potential to become a world leader in production of electric vehicles, says Berkeley research
Times Now

15 November 2022

Research suggests that India can be the world leader in EV production
Hindustan Times

15 November 2022

India has potential to become global leader in EV production: Research
Mint

15 November 2022

Electric freight trucks will have economic and environmental benefit for India: study
Business Standard

15 November 2022

India has potential to become world leader in EV production: Report
Deccan Chronicle

15 November 2022

India has the potential to become a world leader in production of electric vehicles
The Indian Express

15 November 2022

India has the potential to become a world leader in production of electric vehicles: Berkeley Research
The Economic Times

15 November 2022

India has the potential to become a world leader in production of electric vehicles: Berkeley Research
NDTV

15 November 2022

India Has Potential To Become Leader In Electric Vehicle Production: Report
Moneycontrol

15 November 2022

India has the potential to become a world leader in production of electric vehicles: Berkeley Research
News9

15 November 2022

India may lead the world in EV production, says report
San Francisco Chronicle

10 August 2022

This energy source doesn’t exist in California. But it could account for 25% of the state’s electric power in the future
News Nation

25 July 2022

Could wind energy really power 3 million homes?
Mother Jones

16 June 2022

America Can Cut Emissions in Half by 2030—if We Choose To
Wired

15 June 2022

The US Can Halve Its Emissions by 2030—if It Wants To
The Washington Post

14 June 2022

Why an energy crisis and $5 gas aren’t spurring a green revolution
Inside Climate News

7 June 2022

Scientists Say They’ve Created a Roadmap for Cutting US Emissions in Half by 2030
The Hill

3 June 2022

US has eight years to cut its emissions by half. Scientists say there’s a way
Sustainability Times

3 June 2022

This is how halving the US’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 can be done
Science Alert

3 June 2022

It's Entirely Possible For The US to Meet Its 2030 Climate Goals. Here's How
Verve Times

3 June 2022

Energy And Environmental Researchers Pooled Their Knowledge To Provide Recommendations To Fulfill The United States’ Climate Pledge

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ScienceDaily

2 June 2022

A 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 can be achieved. Here's how
Earth

2 June 2022

How U.S. emissions could be cut in half by 2030
Phys.org

2 June 2022

Study shows a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 can be achieved
Recharge

1 June 2022

California pulls key floating wind action plan at last minute to weigh up '50GW by 2045'
RTO Insider

27 May 2022

CEC Postpones Vote on Offshore Wind Goals
RTO Insider

18 May 2022

OSW Advocates Urge California to Think Bigger
Times Now

31 December 2021

How serious is the threat posed by climate change in India?
Business India

15 December 2021

A new study shows India can have a more sustainable power system by 2030
Business Standard

10 December 2021

India's historic lows in clean energy prices to transform power sector
Hindustan Times

10 December 2021

US study validates Narendra Modi’s green energy goal
Republic TV

10 December 2021

India's Clean Energy Target Can Be Fulfilled By 2030, Says New Berkeley Study
pv magazine

10 December 2021

India’s clean power target will double electricity supply economically if low-cost storage is deployed
The Economic Times

10 December 2021

Study suggests India could economically meet electricity demand through renewables by 2030
Forbes

10 June 2021

Plummeting Wind, Solar, And Battery Costs Now Enable An 80% Clean Electricity System By 2030
Washington Examiner

20 May 2021

Economics, not climate, is the main driver behind automakers’ embrace of electric vehicles
POLITICO

18 May 2021

House Republicans raise China specter on EVs
S&P Global

11 May 2021

Booming electric vehicle demand spurs mining, metals sector
Electrify This!

29 April 2021

Accelerating Clean, Electrified Transportation By 2035
Assembly Magazine

29 April 2021

EV Cars and Trucks Will Help Consumers Save Money
Reuters

26 April 2021

Exclusive: White House backs 2030 milestone on path to net zero grid
Inside EVs

24 April 2021

Study Suggests Commercial Electric Trucks Will Have Huge Benefits
RTO Insider

23 April 2021

NJ Looks to Boost Heavy-duty Charge Points
The Wall Street Journal

23 April 2021

Climate Summit: How Do You Cut 50% of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions by 2030?
Yale Climate Connections

22 April 2021

Report: All new cars and trucks in U.S. could be electric by 2035
pv magazine

22 April 2021

Add electric vehicles, not bulk transmission, for a low-cost, clean grid: UC Berkeley study
NPR

22 April 2021

How The U.S. Could Halve Climate Emissions By 2030
ABC News

21 April 2021

Clean energy source: Lithium in the Mojave desert
CleanTechnica

20 April 2021

UC-Berkeley Report Claims Electric Cars Will Save Americans $2.7 Trillion, Create 2 Million Jobs
Utility Dive

19 April 2021

All-electric car and truck sales by 2035 would save $2.7 trillion, but will take smart policy to drive clean
Grist

19 April 2021

Washington zooms ahead on EVs
The Hill

16 April 2021

An electric vehicle economy requires ambitious policies and investments
Just Auto

16 April 2021

Electric cars cheaper than ICE ‘within 5 years’ – study
The Guardian

15 April 2021

Advances mean all new US vehicles can be electric by 2035, study finds
Morning Consult

15 April 2021

Electrifying All New Vehicles Sales by 2035 Can Be Done, Would Save U.S. Consumers $2.7 Trillion by 2050, Report Finds
The Hill

15 April 2021

All new US vehicles could be required to be electric by 2035, new study says
Washington Examiner

15 April 2021

Daily on Energy: China would have to cut coal carbon emissions in half by 2030 to fulfill pledge
Fast Company

15 April 2021

Every new car and truck in the U.S. can be electric by 2035
Gizmodo

15 April 2021

The U.S. Can Get to All Electric Vehicles by 2035
Charged

6 April 2021

New study says commercial truck electrification is within reach
Investor Place

1 April 2021

General Electric Will Surge if Spending Plan Goes Through
Quartz

19 March 2021

How much more energy will the US need to electrify everything?
The Daily Californian

19 March 2021

Berkeley Lab finds commercial trucking is capable of electrification
ScienceDaily

16 March 2021

Commercial truck electrification is within reach
Bloomberg

10 December 2020

The Making of Biden’s Superfast Push for Clean Electricity
Public Utilities Fortnightly

December 2020

Building Electrical Infrastructure
Financial Times

30 November 2020

Biden’s renewable energy deadline too ambitious says power boss
Morning Sun

24 November 2020

The exciting explosion of renewable energy
RMI

28 October 2020

Wind and Solar: The New Cash Crops
Bloomberg

20 October 2020

Dueling Climate Analyses Offer a Preview of Political Tensions to Come
Financial Times

5 October 2020

Fossil fuel suppliers face battle for survival as transition builds
Chicago Policy Review

22 September 2020

A Decarbonized Grid by 2035: Necessary, Dependable, and Affordable
Greentech Media

21 September 2020

‘Math Doesn’t Yet Add Up’ for Utility Decarbonization Goals: Deloitte
San Diego Union-Tribune

17 September 2020

Should California accelerate its 100% carbon-free electricity mandate?
Reuters

9 September 2020

Hydrogen, carbon capture key to net-zero U.S. electricity: study
Forbes

9 September 2020

How Much Investment Is Needed For A Clean Energy Future?
Saur Energy

9 September 2020

Decarbonising Of Grids To Accelerate Due To Dropping Storage Costs
Reuters

8 September 2020

U.S. utilities say Biden plan to cut CO2 hinges on breakthroughs
Financial Times

25 August 2020

California bets on batteries to ease blackout worries
Los Angeles Times

18 August 2020

Here’s how California can keep the lights on while meeting its clean energy goals
Financial Times

17 August 2020

Biden gambles on placing climate change at heart of US energy policy
Forbes

10 August 2020

Plummeting Renewable Energy, Battery Prices Mean China Could Hit 62% Clean Power And Cut Costs 11% By 2030
Electrical Contractor

August 2020

Nearly as Green in Half the Time
Bloomberg

28 July 2020

A Totally Green Electric Grid Will Dramatically Speed Up Climate Action
The New York Times

7 July 2020

The Next Energy Battle: Renewables vs Natural Gas
PBS News

12 June 2020

The United States Could Get To 90 Percent Clean Power by 2035
pv magazine

11 June 2020

90% clean power by 2035 is ‘challenging but feasible
S&P Global

11 June 2020

90% renewable energy by 2035 is possible, says UC Berkeley report
Popular Science

10 June 2020

The US could shift to 90-percent renewable energy by 2035 at no extra cost
Houston Chronicle

10 June 2020

Coronavirus costing oil and gas $1.8 trillion in 2020, new data shows
Daily Mail UK

10 June 2020

The US could run its electric grid on 100% renewable energy by 2045
Mercom

2 June 2020

Levelized Cost of Storage for Standalone BESS Could Reach ₹4.12/kWh by 2030: Report
Energy Transition

June 2020

The Map and the Territory: What can energy system modeling tell us about our ability to deeply decarbonize our power grid by replacing fossil fuels with wind, solar, and batteries?
BusinessLine

15 July 2019

2-wheeler electrification: challenges and opportunities
FountainInk

12 July 2019

Heat and the folly of air-conditioners
The Wall Street Journal

21 November 2018

Can India Afford to Cool Down?
Inside Climate News

12 November 2018

Fast-Rising Demand for Air Conditioning Is Adding to Global Warming. The Numbers Are Striking.
Los Angeles Times

29 December 2017

One appliance could determine whether India, and the world, meet climate change targets
Outlook India

29 October 2017

SBI extends Rs. 2,317 crore for rooftop solar power projects
The Verge

14 September 2017

The Race against Heat: How do you cool 7.5 billion people on a warming planet?
Mint

26 July 2017

Market round-up: Allocation to India by Asia ex-Japan funds down: EVs can alleviate utilities’ financial pain
TechXplore

18 July 2017

Analysis shows India’s EV drive will boost power utilities, increase energy security
Newswise

17 July 2017

India's EV Drive Will Boost Power Utilities, Increase Energy Security
Forbes

1 March 2017

World’s Hottest Market: Air Conditioners For India And Hundreds Of New Electric Plants To Power Them
Listening Brief

28 August 2015

Powering up India renewably
Down To Earth

17 August 2015

A smart idea

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Energy And Environmental Researchers Pooled Their Knowledge To Provide Recommendations To Fulfill The United States’ Climate Pledge