India crossed 150 GW of installed solar capacity, marking a significant milestone in energy transition. It signals the rise of large emerging economies in solar deployment. Grid integration, land constraints, and storage are some challenges. To sustain momentum, India must expand transmission networks, scale storage, and accelerate rooftop solar adoption.
Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary shows limits of autocracy in a democratic culture
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That is so good to read. Renewables are the future. The sooner India completes the transition, the better.