Karthik Ganesan on the Current State of Electrical Connectivity in India

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India has made remarkable strides in electrical connectivity, achieving an impressive 96.7 percent grid connectivity as of 2020 compared to around 67 percent a decade ago. However, despite this progress, the electrical sector grapples with issues such as irregular supply, voltage fluctuations, and distribution losses. The reliance on coal for electricity generation poses challenges to climate goals, while renewable alternatives necessitate technologically complex energy storage mechanisms dependent on locally unavailable raw materials.

In this insightful episode of Interpreting India, Karthik Ganesan collaborates with Sayoudh Roy to delve deeper into the persistent challenges afflicting electrical connectivity in India. Ganesan, a fellow and director for research coordination at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, brings his expertise to shed light on the complexities and potential solutions in this intricate landscape.

Episode Contributors:

Karthik Ganesan:
A fellow and director for research coordination at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, Ganesan ensures cross-team coherence for CEEW's research direction. With a master's degree in public policy and a background in civil engineering and infrastructure engineering, he provides valuable insights into the energy sector's intricacies.

Sayoudh Roy:
Former senior research analyst with the Political Economy Program at Carnegie India, Roy's work focuses on the macroeconomic implications of frictions in labor and financial markets. His expertise contributes to understanding the broader economic impact of challenges in electrical connectivity.

Tune in as these experts unravel the complexities and discuss potential solutions to enhance India's electrical connectivity. Subscribe for more enlightening discussions on Interpreting India!

Additional Readings:

State of Electricity Access in India by Shalu Agarwal et al.
What Smart Meters Can Tell Us by Shalu Agarwal et al.
Mapping India’s Energy Subsidies 2021 by Balasubramanian Viswanathan et al.
Developing Resilient Renewable Energy Supply Chains for Global Clean Energy Transition by Akanksha Tyagi et al.
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