“Synchronizing energy transitions toward possible Net Zero for India: Affordable and clean energy for All” Report

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Report comprehensively studies methods for minimizing cost of power at consumer end and to work out an optimum mix for all sources of power, aiming for net-zero emission.
- It was launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

In 2021 at COP 26 of UNFCCC, India announced its target to achieve net zero by 2070.
Additionally, Indian Railway has set a target of becoming Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030.

Key highlights of the report
- Coal is projected to continue for next two decades as backbone of Indian energy system.
- Net-zero is not possible without substantial nuclear power and Renewable Energy (RE) generation by 2070.
- Refurbishing, recycling, and mineral recovery will play a vital role in meeting future mineral demands.
- Need to explore carbon dioxide technologies, such as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS).

Key Recommendations
- Life cycle assessment of alternate energy system and link incentives to net mitigation provided by them.
- Invest in developing renewable and battery technologies based on domestically available mineral resources.
  - e.g., Use of vanadium-based flow batteries for stationary applications and EV charging infrastructure.
- Regulatory changes to reflect hydrogen blending limits into natural gas networks.
- Uranium storage facilities for resilience to disruption of nuclear power.