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India crossed 100GW of installed solar capacity earlier this year. What once seemed an overly-ambitious dream is today a reality
India’s Solar Century
India’s Solar Century
01-april-2025
Outlook Business Magazine - India’s Solar Century
India crossed 100GW of installed solar capacity earlier this year. What once seemed an overly-ambitious dream is today a reality
The country has set its sights on adding 180GW of solar power in the next five years. A bit of a stretch, but doable if we double up
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, says that the country's next target is to touch around 292GW of solar power capacity by 2030. Edited excerpts
Chief executive, NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), Rajiv Gupta, says that India is poised to be a global leader in solar manufacturing and energy storage. Edited excerpts
Sumant Sinha, chief executive, ReNew, says skilled workers in emerging technologies are essential for the clean-energy transition. Edited excerpts
India’s remarkable ascent to 100GW in 2025 is the result of a blend of policy, financing and technological innovation
India, with its bold ambition and a game plan for implementation, is showing the world how economic development can be achieved by clean energy
India lacks domestic lithium reserves, yet its electric-mobility ambitions hinge on it. Recycling is the only viable solution, but the country’s efforts remain inadequate, informal and technologically backward
India’s clean-tech start-ups are unable to scale in the absence of patient capital. Investors and policymakers must work together to keep the cash flowing
For years, engineering and IT degrees have been seen as a gateway to professional success. Then came generative AI, the spectre of job loss and the waking up to reality
As individuals, we can’t wait to see how things play out. We have to take charge of our own destiny. So, what can you do to survive and thrive in this age of AI?
Former TCS chief executive Subramanian Ramadorai explains that lifelong learning and adaptability are crucial, as AI-driven roles in data science, cybersecurity and cloud management gain prominence. Edited excerpts
In a landscape where AI can write code, automate workflows and optimise processes at lightning speed, what remains for the human workforce?
Equipped with cameras and specialised tools, a robot allows operators to control the cleaning process from above ground, doing away with the need for humans to enter manholes
Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC, shares what he did with his first pay cheque and how it became the first real lesson on managing finances
A new RBI paper expands the range of models used to assess equilibrium exchange rates and helps policymakers and economists determine whether the rupee is overvalued or undervalued
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav talks about the state’s journey from being an emerging player to an industrial powerhouse. Edited excerpts
The new 'digital-arrest' scam employs psychological pressure to dupe vulnerable victims, who go through a phase of trauma and fear. We tell you how it works and how you can keep yourself safe
A warming world has dramatically increased the probability and intensity of heatwaves. Across the country, heat stress is stealthily claiming lives, changing the way we work and the economy
The biography of one of the world’s most influential investors takes a reader through his journey from his birthplace in a Korean slum to the modern-day temples of power
Alison Barrett, director India, British Council, has a deep curiosity about different cultures, which fuels her passion for travel. She has a particular fondness for India where she now lives
In the evolving wearables market, staying ahead of the curve is key to building a resilient brand
India and New Zealand have resumed talks for a proposed FTA and smartphone exports from India have exceeded projections in the first 11 months of FY2025
India crossed 100GW of installed solar capacity earlier this year. What once seemed an overly-ambitious dream is today a reality
The country has set its sights on adding 180GW of solar power in the next five years. A bit of a stretch, but doable if we double up
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, says that the country's next target is to touch around 292GW of solar power capacity by 2030. Edited excerpts
Chief executive, NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), Rajiv Gupta, says that India is poised to be a global leader in solar manufacturing and energy storage. Edited excerpts
Sumant Sinha, chief executive, ReNew, says skilled workers in emerging technologies are essential for the clean-energy transition. Edited excerpts
India’s remarkable ascent to 100GW in 2025 is the result of a blend of policy, financing and technological innovation
India, with its bold ambition and a game plan for implementation, is showing the world how economic development can be achieved by clean energy
India lacks domestic lithium reserves, yet its electric-mobility ambitions hinge on it. Recycling is the only viable solution, but the country’s efforts remain inadequate, informal and technologically backward
India’s clean-tech start-ups are unable to scale in the absence of patient capital. Investors and policymakers must work together to keep the cash flowing
For years, engineering and IT degrees have been seen as a gateway to professional success. Then came generative AI, the spectre of job loss and the waking up to reality
As individuals, we can’t wait to see how things play out. We have to take charge of our own destiny. So, what can you do to survive and thrive in this age of AI?
Former TCS chief executive Subramanian Ramadorai explains that lifelong learning and adaptability are crucial, as AI-driven roles in data science, cybersecurity and cloud management gain prominence. Edited excerpts
In a landscape where AI can write code, automate workflows and optimise processes at lightning speed, what remains for the human workforce?
Equipped with cameras and specialised tools, a robot allows operators to control the cleaning process from above ground, doing away with the need for humans to enter manholes
Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC, shares what he did with his first pay cheque and how it became the first real lesson on managing finances
A new RBI paper expands the range of models used to assess equilibrium exchange rates and helps policymakers and economists determine whether the rupee is overvalued or undervalued
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav talks about the state’s journey from being an emerging player to an industrial powerhouse. Edited excerpts
The new 'digital-arrest' scam employs psychological pressure to dupe vulnerable victims, who go through a phase of trauma and fear. We tell you how it works and how you can keep yourself safe
A warming world has dramatically increased the probability and intensity of heatwaves. Across the country, heat stress is stealthily claiming lives, changing the way we work and the economy
The biography of one of the world’s most influential investors takes a reader through his journey from his birthplace in a Korean slum to the modern-day temples of power
Alison Barrett, director India, British Council, has a deep curiosity about different cultures, which fuels her passion for travel. She has a particular fondness for India where she now lives
In the evolving wearables market, staying ahead of the curve is key to building a resilient brand
India and New Zealand have resumed talks for a proposed FTA and smartphone exports from India have exceeded projections in the first 11 months of FY2025