Posts by Rebecca Wigg

Joshi, S., & Mukhopadhyay, K. (2022). Cleaner the better: Macro-economic assessment of ambitious decarbonisation pathways across Indian states. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition., 2, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rset.2022.100027. Prabhu, V. S., Shrivastava, S., & Mukhopadhyay, K. (2022). Life Cycle Assessment of Solar Photovoltaic in India: A Circular Economy Approach. Circular Economy and Sustainability., 2, 507-534. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-021-00101-5. Prabhu, V.…

This report focusses on the multidimensional impact at the state-level of another pioneering goal of the central government, of accelerating Electric Vehicle (EV) transition. The results from the study indicate modest economic and environmental impact of EV battery manufacturing investments and EV charging with RE expansion. The dominant role of coal-fired thermal power plants due…

Regional energy transition and decarbonization studies poses a unique challenge by taking into consideration, the regional socio-economic characteristics, especially in an agrarian, populous, coal-bearing and mineral rich state such as Madhya Pradesh. Given its ease of access to fossil fuels and raw material inputs, the state is a leading cement producer in the country, supplying…

Path to decarbonization for Maharashtra will entail a mix of policy levers including sector specific decarbonization targets and mandates, scaling up green technologies like green hydrogen and renewables along with coal phase out. This report provides an insight into understanding both individual and integrated dynamics of state level decarbonization policy mixes and its economic and…

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the short-to-medium-term economic and environmental impacts of progressive electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Maharashtra. Using the E3-India model, four progressive EV adoption scenarios were developed to evaluate the economic and environmental impacts by 2030. The findings indicate that by 2030, Maharashtra witnesses GDP growth and job creation driven…

The state of Maharashtra has strategically advocated two ambitious plans for advancing energy transitions: the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) and the transition to a green hydrogen-based economy. This comprehensive report delves into the macroeconomic and concurrent environmental implications of these policies over the short to medium term. By analysing the existing economic landscape, it…

In this report, India’s decarbonization strategies are highlighted, followed by the detailed analysis of Maharashtra’s pursuit of USD 1 trillion economy at the intersection of Economy-Energy-Environment dimensions in section three. Furthermore, the five main capital-intensive and carbon-intensive sectors were identified that will ensure not only the economic growth of the state but may also lead…

The state of Maharashtra is one of the highest contributors to the nation’s GHG emission profile, although in terms of emission intensity relative to GDP contribution the state is close below the national average. The state has a large industrial base along with rapid urbanization without planned resource equity driving its energy requirements well above…