Accelerate 175: A Roadmap to Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption in Key Indian States

The project was made possible by our donor Rockefeller Foundation. It was an 8-month project from June 27, 2022 to February 28, 2023.

Deliverables

The project aimed to

• employ a wide range of technical engagements to help states meet their own sub-targets without attracting harmful political attention.
• help state governments improve regulation and governance by utilizing data tools to understand demand response, improve billing accuracy and more
• share tools and practical experiences with states in demand forecasting to better match electricity generation and consumer use
• assist Indian states to build tools to improve weather forecasting,
• provide weather forecasting to consider investments in renewable energy
   

Outcomes

• The U.S. states, National Labs, Research Institutes supported Indian states in building a portfolio of cost-effective demand and supply-side flexibility solutions. This includes wind and solar power, demand response, demand-side management, and grid-scale storage.
• Accelerate: 175: A Plan for Targeted Renewable Energy Cooperation with Key Indian States
• Accelerate 175: Report Launch