Introduction to Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) Initiative in Madhya Pradesh

India has set an ambitious target to achieve 50% of its total capacity from renewable energy (RE) generation by 2030. To meet this goal and fulfill national emissions reduction commitments and promote clean energy, Integrated resource planning (IRP) is critical to enable states in identifying the most least-cost combinations of supply, end-use efficiency solutions that are relevant to its economic and social goals.

WRI India is collaborating with State Planning Cell (SPC) of Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL) in co-developing IRP to help the state achieve optimal energy mix, reduce emissions and contribute to state and national clean energy targets. Over the recent years, MP’s RE generation capacity grew by 12 times and its electricity demand is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.36 % between 2024-2035. Hence, strategic planning is necessary to align its growing demand with expanding capacities and available state resources. Our partners Prayas (Energy Group), EmLab at the University of California, Santa Barbara and MaNIT will be supporting this initiative.

WRI India in collaboration with SPC-MPPMCL (Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh)invites for an inaugural workshop being organized on 11th November 2024. This workshop will serve as the launchpad for a series of training sessions aimed at collectively developing an IRP model, addressing state specific needs and strengthen the capacities utilities and institutions. These efforts will support Madhya Pradesh clean energy transition and help meet both short-term and long-term objectives.

SPEAKERS

• Bharath Jairaj, Executive Director, Energy Program, WRI India
• Shri. Manu Srivastava, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy and New & Renewable Energy Department, Govt of Madhya Pradesh
• Shri. S P S Parihar (Retd IAS), Chairman, Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, Bhopal
• Dr. Priyanka Paliwal, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering, MANIT, Bhopal
• Sandhya Sundararagavan, Head - Energy Transition, Energy Program, WRI India
• Sripathi Anirudh, Senior Program Research Associate, Energy Program, WRI India
• Srihari Dukkipati, Research Fellow, Prayas Energy Group

For further details, please contact Sandhya Sundararagavan (sandhya.ragavan@wri.org) or Ambuj Adhwaryu (ambuj.adhwaryu@wri.org)