Energy transition pathways towards a low-cost 100% renewable power system across India by 2050

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Energy transition pathways towards a low-cost 100% renewable power system across India by 2050

55 min + 20 min Q&A
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Energy transition pathways towards a low-cost 100% renewable power system across India by 2050

Wärtsilä and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT have carried out a first-of-its kind power system analysis exploring a net-zero power system across India by 2050. The findings of the study show that India can accelerate the transition towards a cost-optimal power system based on 100% renewable energy and avoid locking in a highly polluting, more expensive and less effective energy resources.

The study not only provides insights on the key role that flexible technologies play in the power system, but also allows central and state level stakeholders to garner a system level view for better planning to develop solutions which can enable a smooth transition towards a carbon neutral future.



Industry panellists further discuss key aspects to enable a rapid energy transition, including:

  • Technological feasibility of rapid renewable energy deployment to achieve a 100% renewable generation by 2050 across the different regions of India
  • The need to increase power system flexibility to deliver a cost-optimal transition for consumers and the technology options – energy storage and fuel-flexible internal combustion engines
  • Policy takeaways – key enablers to drive investments in flexibility options for a future power system

 

This event was co-organised with:
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT.

Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT)

 

 
 
 
 

Our presenters

Vipul Tuli
Vipul Tuli
Managing Director, Sembcorp Energy India Limited and CEO, South Asia, Sembcorp Industries
Frederic Carron
Frederic Carron
Vice President, Middle East & Asia, Wärtsilä Energy

Frederic Carron is the Vice President, Middle East & Asia for Wärtsilä. He has over two decades of experience in accelerating the energy transition by optimising power systems with flexible power generation in Asia and the Middle East.

Rahul Tongia
Dr. Rahul Tongia
Senior Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP)
Christian Breyer
Dr. Christian Breyer
Professor for Solar Economy LUT University
Ashish Gulagi
Ashish Gulagi
Researcher in Solar Economy LUT University