Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) unites with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) to support the government’s vision of accelerating a clean, sustainable, affordable, and inclusive energy transition to achieve a People-Positive Energy Transition

GEAPP united with ORF to release The Energy Transition Dialogues (TETD) Communique, which is the outcome of months of collaborative discussions convened by GEAPP on the sidelines of the G20. The communique covers six critical pillars of energy action – enhancing Renewable Energy (RE) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to achieve 50GW per annum; scaling up energy efficiency; utility modernisation; decarbonisation of transport; people positive energy transition, and clean energy financing. This comprehensive document outlines key priority areas along with policy and regulatory recommendations to propel India’s net zero ambitions. It sets out a carefully thought-out blueprint for reliable energy access in the lead-up to COP28.

Building on the New Delhi Declaration and the commitments set under India’s G20 presidency, GEAPP is committed to supporting the government’s vision of accelerating a clean, sustainable, affordable, and inclusive energy transition. The Global Biofuels Alliance, announced during the G20 conference in India, will act as a platform for fostering global collaboration for the advancement and widespread adoption of biofuel.

A comprehensive report on ‘Accelerating Battery Storage Adoption by DISCOMS in India’ was also released during the event. This report is a result of the collective effort by GEAPP and RMI. This report addresses the pivotal role of energy storage, emphasising the critical importance of effectively integrating BESS assets at the distribution level to meet the evolving demands of our power system.

“The first edition of the Dialogues witnessed attendance from over 300 speakers and delegates who engaged in discussions and devised solutions to accelerate the people-positive energy transition. GEAPP is committed to strengthening coordination and capacity building across different sectors in the energy ecosystem”, said Saurabh Kumar, Vice President – India, GEAPP.

Extensive deliberations took place at TETD, encompassing critical topics such as collaborative avenues for promoting accessible energy, multilateral development bank (MDB) reforms, India’s growing prominence as an energy hub in the Indo-Pacific region, global collaborations for sustainable transportation, expanding the utilisation of wind and solar energy in developing nations, and the establishment of a global climate alliance to regulate pricing, trade, investment, and technology, fostering a seamless shift towards a cleaner energy future.

In his closing address, Tarun Kapoor, Advisor, Prime Minister’s Office, Government of India stated, “Energy transition pathway is challenging but not very difficult. India is currently seeing exponential growth and demand for energy. To ensure energy security, affordability, and environmental protection, the country has to utilise renewables, green hydrogen, and biofuels for a sustainable and clean energy future.”

The Dialogues concluded with a commitment to ensure pathways towards the energy transition. GEAPP will present the Communique at COP28 to reflect upon this commitment as well as showcase India’s dedication to a global clean energy future.