| ID | 186237 |
| Title Proper | India’s energy transition |
| Other Title Information | the case for hydropower |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hangzo, PK Khup |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In India, solar and wind have emerged as key components of the country’s strategy for a clean energy future. Although hydropower has historically been the main source of clean and renewable energy in the country, it currently lags solar and wind in terms of deployment. Nonetheless, hydropower has a critical role in hastening India’s clean energy transition and climate change mitigation efforts. Hydropower’s ability to integrate large shares of variable and intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, in the country’s electricity system is increasingly important as their penetrations increase. Hydropower installations also provide crucial services like water supply, irrigation, flood protection, and drought mitigation, navigation, tourism, and recreation. Beyond ths, it also serves strategic purposes. By alleviating the socio-economic conditions of border villages and communities in the India-Tibetan border regions such as Arunachal Pradesh, hydropower projects can help India consolidate its administration in the remote border regions, and strengthen its security and defence preparedness. However, such projects are inherently challenging and can have adverse environmental and social impacts. But these can be mitigated by adopting new social and environmental safeguards and more robust and cost-effective technological solutions. |
| `In' analytical Note | National Security Vol. 5, No.2; Apr-Jun 2022: p.198-214 |
| Journal Source | National Security 2022-06 5, 2 |
| Key Words | India ; Hydropower ; Clean energy ; Renewable Energy ; Climate Change Mitigation |