On 22nd July, 2021, a report on ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’ was jointly launched by NITI Aayog & International Energy Agency (IEA). The report highlights specific energy transition challenges faced by the renewables-rich States of India.
Renewable Energy Penetration in India: Renewable energy penetration is highly variable among the States in India.
Renewable Energy Integration: Future Prospects and Way Ahead for India: The report highlights that India’s power system can efficiently integrate renewables (175 GW by 2022 and 450 GW by 2030) but it would require identification of resources and proper planning, regulatory, policy and institutional support, energy storage and advance technology initiatives.