On 18th December, 2019, WRI India organized a workshop titled 'Improving development outcomes in climate vulnerable areas of Jharkhand through improved energy access'. The objective of this convening was to hear from experts in Jharkhand on the climate challenges faced by the state and the energy solutions that need to be developed, keeping this context in mind.
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December 06, 2019
The funding will inform the urban planning process in leading cities using geospatial data.
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December 04, 2019
This edition of the newsletter includes a conversation with Dr. Prabhjot Kaur of Center for Battery Engineering and EVs of IIT Madras to weigh in on issues surrounding battery technologies and the analyses needed to make high-performing battery packs for Indian conditions. We also include a synopsis of one of WRI’s publications on integrating renewables and electric vehicles.
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November 27, 2019
Bangalore: On 5th November, the World Resources Institute India (WRI India) organized the “Energy for Development” conference in Bangalore to bring together civil society organizations, development institutions, energy enterprises, government agencies and investors working to improve access to reliable, affordable and sustainable sources of electricity to improve development outcomes. Despite India rapidly moving towards 100% electricity connections at household level, many service delivery institutions across the country continue to operate in the dark.
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November 13, 2019
The ‘Urban Transport for Livable Cities Forum’ held at Manila, Philippines provides a platform for organizations and experts across the world to share impact stories, innovative solutions and support mechanisms that have the potential to enable more sustainable and livable habitats.
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November 07, 2019
WRI India's experts provide insightful commentary and informed perspective on the current issue of air pollution and declining air quality in Delhi, India.
Sustainable Development the Only Way to End Air Pollution Menace by Amit Bhatt | Hindustan Times
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October 01, 2019
Electric mobility is grabbing attention globally. Leveraging this trend will bring multiple environmental and economic gains for India. Transitioning to electric mobility will require a carefully planned strategy that is comprehensive and cognisant of the local context. Keeping this in mind, WRI India partnered with the Center for Battery Engineering and Electric Vehicles (CBEEV) of IIT Madras to launch 'A Guidance Document on Accelerating Electric Mobility in India', with support from the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation.
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September 30, 2019
This edition of the newsletter includes a conversation with Mr. TC Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Transport, Power, New and Renewable Energy in the Government of Haryana. We discuss with him the electric mobility policy developments and projects that are on the horizon in Haryana. We have also consolidated a feature, that highlights the role of second-hand electric vehicles in creating an accessible market for electric vehicles, and an opinion piece that discusses the important pillars of electric bus network planning.
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September 12, 2019
This edition of the newsletter includes a conversation with Dr. Manas Fuloria, CEO, Nagarro, an organisation that recently converted a portion of its corporate fleet into electric. We also bring a feature that demonstrates the crucial role of battery storage in reiventing the power grid and an opinion piece on the salubrious impact of electrifying vehicles in India.
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August 21, 2019
WRI India organized a stakeholder consultation workshop to inform and to further understand the implications of the Tamil Nadu Solar Policy 2019 on the residential consumers interested in rooftop solar PV in early August. The half-day workshop focused on the challenges that consumers face in adopting rooftop solar, and some mitigating measures under the new policy. The workshop also threw light on additional measures that can be taken up by various stakeholders in improving the consumers’ experience.