#ReimaginingEnergy

As India moves toward clean energy goals, ensuring a just transition is critical. This article outlines 9 key policy changes the government must prioritise to protect workers, empower communities, and drive equity — from reskilling coal-dependent regions to legal safeguards and inclusive land use in renewable energy development.

When solar power enters a village, it does more than enable. It empowers. Gram Oorja’s solar solutions are infusing a sustainable hope in communities that once lived in darkness.

Faced with crop spoilage in his village, 26-year-old Swuyievezo Dzudo used his science background to build a solar dryer that costs Rs 7,000. Now used by over 500 farmers in Nagaland, his invention is saving crops, boosting incomes, and earning national recognition.

Basking in the sun-drenched heights of the Himalayas, Ladakh embraces over 300 sunny days annually. Through initiatives like the ITBP’s solar power system and plans for a massive 13 GW renewable energy park, Ladakh is turning its harsh climate into a solar energy hub.

Backed by Momentum Shifts, these content creators are breaking down concepts of heatwaves, mangrove degradation, and wildlife threats — the corollary effects of climate change.

Solar power is transforming healthcare in Mizoram. Through a state-wide collaboration with SELCO Foundation, nearly all 443 health sub-centres in the state now bring life-saving services to its people — despite power disruptions.

These low-energy, affordable, user-friendly products that people can install without hiring engineers or technicians can tackle the current heat crisis.

Only 2.5 percent of India’s climate tech startups reach growth-stage funding. Here’s why long-term investment, better infrastructure, and patient capital are key to scaling impact.

In Madhya Pradesh, Anand Jain’s 16-acre farm utilises agrivoltaics to produce crops and solar power without sacrificing arable land. This innovative dual-use technology provides a sustainable farming model and supplies about 25,000 units of electricity to the grid daily.

Aayan Chopra, a 17-year-old student from Gurugram, is trying to help rural India move away from diesel. Through his initiative Project Surya Chakra, he’s replacing noisy, polluting chakki motors with clean solar power, saving workers money, reducing emissions, and restoring peace in their homes.