There is a great conflict between two of the most pressing problems of our time: poverty and climate change. To avoid global warming, the world needs to massively reduce CO2 emissions. But to end poverty, the world needs massive amounts of energy. In developing economies, every kWh of energy consumed is worth roughly $5 of GDP.

Power Sector (DISCOMs)

Electricity distribution companies, or DISCOMs, are a financial black hole for many states. Despite multiple reforms, DISCOM debt has grown by 8.7% annually since 2016-17. By 2022-23, accumulated losses hit ₹6.5 lakh crore—2.4% of GDP. Six states account for 75% of these losses. The Centre has offered states additional

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Solar energy has fluctuated from zero to a peak of 46GW, but the variation is even more dramatic as a % of total energy production: from zero to more than 50% of the total .

How to deal with this huge fluctuation in production? What will happen if that fluctuation increases even more, following plans for additional wind and solar parks?

There are a

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