Energy Transitions Commission

Can wind & solar power the world affordably and reliably at scale? New ETC report shows they can supply 70% of global electricity by 2050 with the right system design – at or below fossil-based systems costs. Read here: energy-transitions.org/publications/p…

🌍 #WSDS2026 | #ThematicTracks 🌿 TERI convened a timely and high-impact thematic session at WSDS 2026 on “Accelerating AgriPV in India: From Pilots to Policy-Led Scale-Up” The session brought together leaders from government, multilateral institutions, industry, philanthropy, research, and implementation agencies to discuss how India can move agrivoltaics (AgriPV) from promising pilots to scalable policy and market pathways. Key highlights from the session 1️⃣ AgriPV was framed as a dual-use land strategy, helping address the food–energy–land challenge through better land-use design rather than treating agriculture and solar as competing uses. 2️⃣ The need for farmer-centric models, risk guarantees, grid integration, and evidence-backed crop research was exphasized. 3️⃣ AgriPV should be seen not only as an energy solution but also as a livelihood, resilience, and rural development pathway, with implications for: ▪️crop productivity and climate adaptation. ▪️farmer incomes ▪️women’s livelihoods ▪️local health and environmental benefits ▪️distributed energy access The session marked the launch of the following strategic AgriPV reports to support the AgriPV ecosystem: ✅ Agri PV Potential in India - Pathways for Sustainable Energy–Food Solutions 👉 bit.ly/3MDzqhL ✅ Responsible Agri-PV Baseline Assessment Reports, Khare Energy, Madhya Pradesh 👉bit.ly/409kuLg ✅ Responsible Agri-PV Baseline Assessment Reports Renkube, Telangana 👉 bit.ly/4aYAmFc ✅ Agri-PV DPR Framework 👉 bit.ly/4r5OjHw In addition, the AgriPV Business Model Selection Tool was launched to enable stakeholders to evaluate project configurations, assess financial viability, and identify implementation pathways for scalable and responsible deployment. 🔗 bit.ly/4citi8U Shri @SantoshSarangii, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (@mnreindia), noted that agrivoltaics represents a significant new frontier in India’s renewable energy transition and has the potential to become one of the largest AgriPV interventions globally. He highlighted that the government is planning viability gap funding and capital subsidy support to incentivize farmers and accelerate adoption. We extend our sincere thanks to all speakers, panellists, partners, and participants for making this session deeply insightful and action oriented. @umang_mwari | @shivkuma_k | @Ashish_Khanna | @DrVibhaDhawan | @AKSaxena56 | @SubbuPulipaka | @oiseaulibre3 | @LabSanthanam | @EnergyAlliance | @ETC_energy | @IndiaClimCollab | @AgriPV_In | @Alekhya_Datta | @arun_tiwari_ #WSDS2026 #AgriPV #Agrivoltaics #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction #FoodEnergyWaterNexus #PMKUSUM #IndiaEnergyTransition #SustainableDevelopment

Perspectives Series with Sansad TV | #WSDS2026 At the sidelines of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), the Perspectives Series with @sansad_tv brings together global leaders, thinkers, and changemakers for short, high-impact conversations on the world’s most urgent challenges. Designed as premium, agenda-setting dialogues, the series features: 1️⃣ Ms Ita Kettleborough, Director, @ETC_energy 2️⃣ Dr Ash Pachauri, Co-Founder & Senior Mentor, @1popmovement 3️⃣ Ambassador Arne Walther, Former Secretary General, @IEF_Dialogue & Former Chairman, International Energy Agency (@IEA). @TeenaJha #WSDS2026 #Act4Earth #SustainableDevelopment #Parivartan #ViksitBharat2047

#WSDS2026 | #Day3 The session on ‘Accelerating Clean Energy Solutions’ explored how multi-level governance and public-private partnerships can accelerate decentralized energy solutions like micro-grids and rooftop solar. Moderated by Ms Priya Shankar, India Director, Climate and Environment Program, @BloombergDotOrg, it was held on day three of WSDS 2026. Ambassador Arne Walther, Former Secretary General of the @IEF_Dialogue and Former Chairman, International Energy Agency, stated, "National governments provide the regulatory frameworks, but states and cities are the 'feet on the ground' where energy delivery meets local reality." Ms Ita Kettleborough, Director, @ETC_energy, shared, “A 2.5°C path is a choice, not a destiny. Despite the setbacks and missed targets, the good news is that the technology for a clean energy transition already exists.” Ms @salgueiro_luisa, Mayor, Municipality of Matosinhos, Portugal, noted, “Multi-level ambition means refusing to wait for the slowest mover. By pulling our 2050 targets forward to 2030, we are proving that climate neutrality is a political choice.” Ms Anjali Acharya, Managing Director, The Nature Conservancy India, highlighted, “The math of India’s energy transition is staggering: 50 GW of new solar and wind every single year. At this scale, land has become the defining issue of the transition.” Mr Himal Tewari, Chief Human Resource Officer, Chief Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility, @TataPower, added, “You can have all the solar and wind in the world, but if your distribution utility isn't healthy, the energy transition stops at the last mile.” Mr Sharad Pungalia, Country Head, Gentari India, said, “Energy storage is no longer an optional add-on; it is an integral part of our energy future. By combining solar, wind, battery storage, and pumped hydro, we are now delivering 650 MW RTC solutions for green hydrogen.” Ms Nameeta Prasad, Joint Secretary, @moefcc, observed, “Green energy in the Himalayas is moving from ‘pilot’ to ‘permanent.’ We’ve seen the success of small standalone projects; now we need the investment to take them to scale. It’s about more than just power—it’s about giving Himalayan communities the tools to drive their own sustainable future.” @CM_MATOSINHOS | #WSDS2026 #Act4Earth #SustainableDevelopment #Parivartan #ViksitBharat2047 (1/2)

Our latest major report deep dives into how, in an electrified net-zero global economy, reduced but remaining carbon in the system can be responsibly sourced, used, and managed at end-of-life. The full report is out now: energy-transitions.org/publications/c…

“Even in an electrified world, #carbon will remain a finite resource to be stewarded with the same discipline as land and water,” said Eveline Speelman, partner at @SYSTEMIQ_Ltd, in a recent report by @ETC_energy #energy pemedianetwork.com/carbon-economi…

Powering the Solar Future - Together 🤝 ☀️ At the ISA Solar Hub Pavilion, we are proud to collaborate with governments, leading global organisations, think tanks and, academic institutions, shaping the global solar and climate action agenda. Meet our partners at the ISA Solar Hub: @moefcc, Government of India; the @GobiernoCuba; the Government of Sao Tome and Principe, the @GOVUK, @IBCA_official, @EnergyAlliance, @Princeton, @sopp_iitd, @IWMI_, @teriin, @GSolarCouncil, @SEforALLorg, @e3g, @GRIHACouncil, @ETC_energy, @FollowCII, @SYSTEMIQ_Ltd and, GOGLA. Together, we are turning collaboration into #ClimateAction. From policy leadership to on-ground innovation, our partners represent a shared commitment to an inclusive, sustainable, and solar-powered world. As we head to @Cop30noBrasil, stay tuned for real-time updates, expert insights, and inspiring stories of impact from the ISA Pavilion. Together, we illuminate the path to a brighter future. #Cop30noBrasil #COP30 #SolarForAll #SolarHub #CleanEnergy #VoicesForSolar #SolarPower #OneSunOneWorldOneGrid #ClimateActionNow #AmbitionToAction #CarbonCapture

There’s a major opportunity to expand #energyservices and prosperity while using less energy. #energyproductivity makes it possible to double GDP by 2050, while reducing energy demand by a quarter compared with today. New @ETC_energy report out today: bit.ly/48pMvUh

I joined Adair Turner, Chair of @ETC_energy , to explore how the convergence of electrification and digital technologies are reshaping our world. They drive new levels of efficiency, resilience, and support the development of technologies and artificial intelligence.

As global prosperity grows, so will demand for energy services – such as mobility, cooling, and industrial production. The new @ETC_Energy report shows that energy productivity improvements can expand energy services with 24% less energy input than today: energy-transitions.org/publications/e…

There is a major opportunity to expand energy services and prosperity while using less energy. Our new briefing shows how electrification, efficient tech and smarter material use can unlock energy productivity at scale. bit.ly/48pMvUh #EnergyProductivity #Efficiency

As costs continue to fall and deployment scales up, wind and solar are now the lowest-cost sources of new generation in most regions and poised to dominate electricity systems worldwide. 📘 Full report: energy-transitions.org/publications/p…

“In the global sunbelt, the collapsing cost of solar PV & batteries makes possible far cheaper & more rapid growth in green electricity supply than seemed feasible 10 years ago." ETC Chair @AdairTurnerUK on power systems transformation for @BusinessGreen businessgreen.com/news/4516956/s…

Wind & solar can power the future but building reliable, low-cost power systems requires more than generation tech. 6 enablers are essential: 🧭 Planning ⚖️ Market Design 🔌 Grid rules 📊 AI & Data 🏗️ Supply chain & workforce 👥 Consumers energy-transitions.org/publications/p…

UK electricity bills have nearly doubled over the past decade but clean energy policy is not to blame. Volatile wholesale gas prices were the main driver of increases. Renewables can offer greater stability and shield consumers from future price shocks. energy-transitions.org/publications/p…

A variety of tech can help meet balancing needs in high-renewables grids. Short (≤8h): batteries, demand-side Medium (8–50h): thermal, pumped hydro, CAES Long (50+h): hydrogen storage with turbines Read more: energy-transitions.org/publications/p…

As electricity demand doubles by 2050, grid investment must rise but with the right planning, costs per MWh can stay flat. Smart regulation, spatial planning and DSF, amongst other levers, will be key to keeping grid costs low. Full insights: energy-transitions.org/publications/p…

New ETC briefing: Long-distance transmission could deliver 15% of global power demand, save $100bn/year & cut 1.8 Gt of CO₂. Strategic links - like Morocco–NW Europe or Australia–SE Asia - can accelerate clean, affordable electricity worldwide. Read more: energy-transitions.org/publications/l…

A new report from @ETC_energy shows that wind and solar-dominant power systems are competitive, reliable, and technically and economically feasible. "Solar and wind could and should be the backbone of a decarbonised energy system", says @CleanPowerDave energy-transitions.org/publications/p…

The future is renewable – and the transition already possible. New ETC report shows many countries can run power systems with 70%+ wind & solar using proven tech like storage, demand side flexibility & long distance transmission. Read more: energy-transitions.org/publications/p…