The India Energy Hour Presented by 101Reporters

The India Energy Hour podcast features in-depth conversations with leading energy, development & climate experts from academia, civil society, & the government. Through these interviews, we explore Indian energy transitions’ most pressing hurdles & promising opportunities. We look at the role that government, financial markets, social movements, & science plays in transition.Co-hosted by Shreya Jai, a leading energy & climate change reporter and Sandeep Pai, an energy transition researcher & author. Contact us at: theindiaenergyhour@gmail.com

The India Energy Hour Presented by 101Reporters is a science podcast hosted by 101Reporters, with 106 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #106

  Rooftop Freedom: Developing Nations' Tryst with Solar| ft. Sudarshan Varadhan

  Sep 17, 202658 minS6

  What happens when people stop waiting for the grid to give them reliable and affordable electricity, and build their own energy systems? Across the developing world, rooftop solar is not just a climate solution or a policy-driven transition anymore. In countries facing high electricity prices, unreliable grids and political or economic instability, off-grid renewable energy is increasingly becoming an economic choice of energy freedom. From Pakistan and Sri Lanka to South Africa, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Indonesia, rooftop solar is expanding rapidly. In this episode of The India Energy Hour, we are joined by Sudarshan Varadhan, Asia Energy Correspondent at Reuters reporting on these economies, and the trends shaping their energy markets. We discuss the rise of off-grid solar solutions, the forces driving the global rooftop solar boom and whether there is any template for Indian states to follow and build their green energy futures. Full transcript of the episode is available in English. Created by 101Reporters . Produced by World Energy and Development Society Sudarshan Varadhan is on LinkedIn Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin

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  From Task Force to Transition: Building Institutions That Work | ft. Ramapati Kumar

  Sep 3, 202652 min

  What does it take to make a just transition actually work? For a state like Jharkhand, this is not an abstract question. Coal is deeply woven into its economy, livelihoods and the identity of entire communities. But as the energy system changes, what happens to the people, places and economies built around coal? In 2022, the Government of Jharkhand constituted the Task Force on Sustainable Just Transition to help answer that question. Bringing together multiple government departments and stakeholders, the Task Force is working to assess the impacts of transition, identify new opportunities and develop policy pathways for a more sustainable and equitable future. In this episode of India Energy Hour, we speak with Ramapati Kumar, CEO, Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED), about how the Task Force has evolved and what its future role could look like as Jharkhand’s just transition takes shape. Full transcript of the episode is available in English. Created by 101Reporters . Produced by World Energy and Development Society Ramapati Kumar is on LinkedIn Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin

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  Episode #104

  Aligning India's Power Systems with Energy Transition | ft. Ruchita Shah

  Aug 20, 202656 minS6

  India’s energy transition is entering a new phase. The challenge is no longer simply about adding more renewable energy capacity, but about making the power system flexible enough to absorb and use that energy effectively. This also means rethinking the role of conventional sources, investing in storage, and understanding how states are shaping their transition through policies and distributed renewable energy. In this episode of The India Energy Hour , we speak with Ruchita Shah, Energy Analyst with Ember’s Asia team , where she focuses on accelerating the global electricity transition, particularly in Asia, with a focus on India . She delves into why flexibility is becoming central to India’s power system, and how rooftop solar and other distributed renewables are changing the way we plan for electricity. Full transcript of the episode is available in English . Presented by 101Reporters Ruchita Shah is on LinkedIn Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube. Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin

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  Episode #103

  How Global Conflicts Are Reshaping India's Energy Transition | ft. Bill Spindle

  Aug 6, 202649 minS6

  India's energy transition is unfolding against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, volatile energy markets, and growing electricity demand. How should India navigate these competing pressures? In this episode, we are joined by Bill Spindle, a journalist who spent decades at The Wall Street Journal covering global finance, conflicts in West Asia, and, later, the global energy transition. We examine how regional conflicts are reshaping India's energy security. We also discuss the evolving role of coal and renewables, and why India's energy choices could determine the success of the global clean energy transition. Full transcript of the episode is available in English. Presented by 101Reporters Bill Spindle is on LinkedIn . Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin

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  Beneath the Surface: India's Geothermal Opportunity| ft. Karthik Ganesan

  Jul 16, 20261h 4m

  As India races towards a cleaner energy future, the conversation often revolves around solar and wind. But are we overlooking a reliable, round-the-clock source of clean energy that lies beneath our feet? In this episode of The India Energy Hour, Karthik Ganesan, Fellow and Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), joins Dr. Sandeep Pai to discuss the untapped potential of geothermal energy in India. Drawing on CEEW's recent report, The Future of Geothermal in India: Powering Economic Growth and Prosperity with Abundant Domestic Energy, he explains why geothermal deserves a place in India's clean energy mix. The conversation explores India's geothermal potential, its role in providing reliable clean energy, the challenges to scaling the sector, and the policies needed to accelerate its growth. Full transcript of the episode is available in English. Presented by 101Reporters Kartik Ganesan is on LinkedIn and Twitter . Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter , Linkedin & YouTube Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter , Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter , Linkedin

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