A solar park in Rajasthan. India has set a target of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by the end of this year. AFP
A solar park in Rajasthan. India has set a target of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by the end of this year. AFP
A solar park in Rajasthan. India has set a target of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by the end of this year. AFP
A solar park in Rajasthan. India has set a target of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by the end of this year. AFP

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Road to Net Zero

Why Cop27 is critical for India to meet its green energy goals and raise funding

Country will require $223 billion of investment to build solar and wind installations by 2030

Rebecca Bundhun

November 07, 2022

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India has made great strides in increasing its use of green energy but the country is falling short of its targets.

To help meet its renewable energy goals, New Delhi is pushing for greater financial support from wealthier nations at the Cop27 climate summit, which began on Sunday in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

“India would need committed help to meet its targets,” says Shailendra Singh Rao, founder and managing director of Creduce, a climate change and carbon asset management services company in Ahmedabad in the western Indian state of Gujarat.

“Climate finance is to be paid by developed countries — a sum of $100 billion per year — to developing countries. This was committed way back in Cop15. Not a single year [has] the target has been matched.”

India will require $223bn of investment to meet its solar and wind installations by 2030, according to a report by BloombergNEF.

The South Asian country has set a target of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by the end of this year, with most of it coming from solar.

It is expected to achieve between 70 per cent and 75 per cent of the target, global analytics company Crisil said. India aims to achieve 500 gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2030.

Pranav Master, director of Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics, put the gap down to lower rooftop solar capacity due to implementation challenges.

“Nevertheless, this achievement is noteworthy, given that India's renewable energy capacity rose about 3.5 times from 2014 to 2022,” he said.

There has been mounting pressure on India — which is home to some of the world’s most polluted cities — from developed countries to phase out the use of coal and reduce its carbon footprint. Asia’s third-largest economy is set to become the most populous country next year.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arriving in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to attend the Cop27 summit. Getty Images
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arriving in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to attend the Cop27 summit. Getty Images
A dancer performs the 'Tanoura' during a street performance in Sharm El Sheikh. EPA
A dancer performs the 'Tanoura' during a street performance in Sharm El Sheikh. EPA
Cop27 President Sameh Shoukry speaks at the climate change conference in Sharm El Sheikh on Sunday. EPA
Cop27 President Sameh Shoukry speaks at the climate change conference in Sharm El Sheikh on Sunday. EPA
Participants and delegates meet in the Pacific Island pavilion at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre, on the first day of Cop27. AFP
Participants and delegates meet in the Pacific Island pavilion at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre, on the first day of Cop27. AFP
Participants meet at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre on the first day of Cop27. AFP
Participants meet at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre on the first day of Cop27. AFP
Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change speaks at the climate summit in Sharm El Sheikh. EPA
Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change speaks at the climate summit in Sharm El Sheikh. EPA
Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Hoesung Lee attends the Cop27 opening ceremony. AFP
Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Hoesung Lee attends the Cop27 opening ceremony. AFP
From left to right, the UN's climate change communications officer, Alexander Saier; Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change; and Cop27 President Sameh Shoukry listen to questions following the opening ceremony. AFP
From left to right, the UN's climate change communications officer, Alexander Saier; Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change; and Cop27 President Sameh Shoukry listen to questions following the opening ceremony. AFP
Alok Sharma, president of the Cop26 climate summit, speaks at Cop27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. AP
Alok Sharma, president of the Cop26 climate summit, speaks at Cop27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. AP
Delegates arrive at Cop27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mahmoud Nasr / The National
Delegates arrive at Cop27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mahmoud Nasr / The National
Delegates arrive at Cop27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mahmoud Nasr / The National
Delegates arrive at Cop27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mahmoud Nasr / The National
Delegates arrive at Cop27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mahmoud Nasr / The National
Delegates arrive at Cop27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mahmoud Nasr / The National
Activists demonstrate at the entrance of the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre. Reuters
Activists demonstrate at the entrance of the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre. Reuters
Delegates arrive at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre for Cop27. AFP
Delegates arrive at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre for Cop27. AFP
More than 120 world leaders plan to attend the crucial event in Sharm El Sheikh. Reuters
More than 120 world leaders plan to attend the crucial event in Sharm El Sheikh. Reuters
The summit comes at a critical moment with the world regularly experiencing extreme weather events that many – including the UN – have linked to climate change. Reuters
The summit comes at a critical moment with the world regularly experiencing extreme weather events that many – including the UN – have linked to climate change. Reuters
Two key areas on the agenda are trying to keep the Paris goal of 1.5ºC warming on pre-industrial levels alive and the issue of finance. AP
Two key areas on the agenda are trying to keep the Paris goal of 1.5ºC warming on pre-industrial levels alive and the issue of finance. AP
The summit begins in earnest on Monday when world leaders arrive at the summit for two days of intense talks. They will also deliver addresses to the event. Reuters
The summit begins in earnest on Monday when world leaders arrive at the summit for two days of intense talks. They will also deliver addresses to the event. Reuters
A delegate from the Cook Islands. AP
A delegate from the Cook Islands. AP
The main entrance of the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre in Egypt where the Cop27 climate summit is opening today. Reuters
The main entrance of the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre in Egypt where the Cop27 climate summit is opening today. Reuters
Participants visit the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre. AFP
Participants visit the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre. AFP
Participants at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre. Reuters
Participants at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre. Reuters
The climate summit will run from Sunday to Friday, November 18 at the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh. AFP
The climate summit will run from Sunday to Friday, November 18 at the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh. AFP
Participants at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre before Cop27 opens. AFP
Participants at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre before Cop27 opens. AFP
Finance and compensation are expected to dominate two weeks of tough talks in Sharm El Sheikh. Reuters
Finance and compensation are expected to dominate two weeks of tough talks in Sharm El Sheikh. Reuters
It is also expected Cop27 will hear calls for the historically controversial issue of 'loss and damage' funds to be placed on the agenda for the first time. AFP
It is also expected Cop27 will hear calls for the historically controversial issue of 'loss and damage' funds to be placed on the agenda for the first time. AFP
Pledges on forests and methane made at last year’s Cop26 that are signed by more countries would be welcome. Reuters
Pledges on forests and methane made at last year’s Cop26 that are signed by more countries would be welcome. Reuters
An illumination of Khafre Pyramid, one of the three ancient pyramids of Giza. AFP
An illumination of Khafre Pyramid, one of the three ancient pyramids of Giza. AFP

In August, India updated its “nationally determined contributions” that details targets and plans for reducing emissions, which is required under treaties signed by countries that are part of the Cop27 conference.

India has promised to cut the intensity of emissions from its economic output by 45 per cent by 2030, compared with its levels in 2005. It has also pledged to raise its share of installed renewable energy capacity to 50 per cent by 2030, from 40 per cent currently, including large hydroelectric projects.

This will be no easy task, given that India is still heavily dependent on coal, which accounts for about 70 per cent of the country’s electricity generation.

On Friday, the Indian government said it would focus on climate finance at Cop27 as the collective annual funds that had been promised had not been delivered.

“India looks forward to substantial progress on the discussions related to climate finance and clarity on its definition,” the country’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said at the time.

“There is a need now to substantially enhance the ambition to ensure adequate resource flow.

“More clarity is needed on the definition of climate finance for the developing countries to be able to accurately assess the extent of finance flows for climate action,” the ministry said.

India also needs to generate its own funding for the renewables sector.

“Due to increasing energy demand in India, led by strong economic growth, capacity additions in the renewable energy space need to accelerate at a faster pace,” says Vineet Sukumar, founder and managing director of Vivriti Asset Management.

To do this, India needs to significantly scale up investment in green energy, he says.

“Such a barrier to clean energy financing can only be solved via alternative sources of financing like Alternative Investment Funds, which can pool together commercial and impact capital, and especially lock in large international pools of capital,” Mr Sukumar says.

India is making significant progress when it comes to renewables, despite the challenges. But it needs to do much more to achieve its targets, industry sources say.

“As per plan, we are [falling] far behind what was predicted,” says Gautam Das, founder and chief executive of Oorjan Cleantech, a Mumbai-based solar energy company.

“Adoption is not as fast as what was predicted, so we are lagging behind.”

Another major factor holding back the growth of green energy in India is consumer awareness and a lack of cheap finance to enable more rooftop solar capacity can be installed, Mr Das says.

The government should offer “some incentive to the consumer directly or some incentive to the bankers to deploy money in renewable energy”, says Mr Das. India will accelerate its efforts soon, he says.

“The pace is slow, we understand, but it will catch up,” he says. “The outlook is very positive.”

While India is transitioning to renewable power, the government and industry experts recognise that fossil fuels will continue to be a significant source of energy for many years to come, as the country's economy expands and electricity demand surges.

“India’s in a tough position because we are still a middle-income country,” says Nitin Gupta, co-founder and chief executive of Attero, an electronic waste recycling company in India.

“Our GDP [gross domestic product] per capita is very low compared to some of the other developed countries out there. So to make sure that we continue to grow, we can't just say that we are shutting non-fossil fuel, we are completely switching to renewables as a country.

“Along with growth, we need to be mindful of a carbon footprint that is coming along with the growth or what is the cost of environment of the growth.”

Vineet Mittal, chairman of Avaada Group, which develops and operates and solar and wind projects in India, believes that India can realise its green ambitions.

“Despite Covid-related and supply chain-related challenges in the last 12 months, we have added more than 2 gigawatts [worth of] projects,” he says.

However, one of the major hurdles is land acquisition.

“Land is always an emotional and sensitive issue for India,” Mr Mittal says.

“And even though most of the solar projects are coming on wasteland, still, the challenge is significant, to get clearances to secure the land needed for wind and solar projects.”

Working in India's favour are the global partnerships it is forming to grow its renewable energy sector.

The UAE is working closely with India to boost climate action. The countries have agreed to fast-track various initiatives, including public-private partnerships across renewable power, green hydrogen, sustainable finance and carbon market development.

There is no doubt that India will scale up its green energy sector substantially in the coming years, Mr Master of Crisil says.

But areas that would need to be watched closely to achieve its goals are “long-term policy consistency, low-cost availability of finance and land availability in resource rich areas close to transmission stations”, says Mr Master.

Ultimately, India has promised that it will be net-zero by 2070.

Cop27 will be a critical opportunity for the country to seek assistance and clarity on finance, as well as support on technology transfer and capacity building to help to achieve its goals, Mr Master says.

However, the future looks bright.

“Long-term trends, including a shift to electric vehicles as well as green hydrogen, would further boost renewable energy demand in India,” Mr Master says.

“The renewable energy sector is expected to record healthy growth over the long-term given the strong government thrust on clean energy.”

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Fifty-five percent said they plan to invest in property, according to the poll conducted by the New Perspective Media Group, organiser of the Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition. Acquiring a franchised business or starting up a small business was preferred by 25 per cent and 15 per cent said they will invest in mutual funds. The rest said they are keen to invest in insurance (3 per cent) and gold (2 per cent).

Of the 5,500 respondents who preferred property as their primary investment, 54 per cent said they plan to make the purchase within the next year. Manila was the top location, preferred by 53 per cent.

The biog

Favourite books: 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life' by Jane D. Mathews and ‘The Moment of Lift’ by Melinda Gates

Favourite travel destination: Greece, a blend of ancient history and captivating nature. It always has given me a sense of joy, endless possibilities, positive energy and wonderful people that make you feel at home.

Favourite pastime: travelling and experiencing different cultures across the globe.

Favourite quote: “In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders” - Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook.

Favourite Movie: Mona Lisa Smile 

Favourite Author: Kahlil Gibran

Favourite Artist: Meryl Streep

The bio

Studied up to grade 12 in Vatanappally, a village in India’s southern Thrissur district

Was a middle distance state athletics champion in school

Enjoys driving to Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah with family

His dream is to continue working as a social worker and help people

Has seven diaries in which he has jotted down notes about his work and money he earned

Keeps the diaries in his car to remember his journey in the Emirates

Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
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Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

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'Worse than a prison sentence'

Marie Byrne, a counsellor who volunteers at the UAE government's mental health crisis helpline, said the ordeal the crew had been through would take time to overcome.

“It was worse than a prison sentence, where at least someone can deal with a set amount of time incarcerated," she said.

“They were living in perpetual mystery as to how their futures would pan out, and what that would be.

“Because of coronavirus, the world is very different now to the one they left, that will also have an impact.

“It will not fully register until they are on dry land. Some have not seen their young children grow up while others will have to rebuild relationships.

“It will be a challenge mentally, and to find other work to support their families as they have been out of circulation for so long. Hopefully they will get the care they need when they get home.”

While you're here
While you're here

Profile of Udrive

Date started: March 2016

Founder: Hasib Khan

Based: Dubai

Employees: 40

Amount raised (to date): $3.25m – $750,000 seed funding in 2017 and a Seed round of $2.5m last year. Raised $1.3m from Eureeca investors in January 2021 as part of a Series A round with a $5m target.

UAE Premiership

Results
Dubai Exiles 24-28 Jebel Ali Dragons
Abu Dhabi Harlequins 43-27 Dubai Hurricanes

Fixture
Friday, March 29, Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Jebel Ali Dragons, The Sevens, Dubai

Day 2, stumps

Pakistan 482

Australia 30/0 (13 ov)

Australia trail by 452 runs with 10 wickets remaining in the innings

US PGA Championship in numbers

1 Joost Luiten produced a memorable hole in one at the par-three fourth in the first round.

2 To date, the only two players to win the PGA Championship after winning the week before are Rory McIlroy (2014 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational) and Tiger Woods (2007, WGC-Bridgestone Invitational). Hideki Matsuyama or Chris Stroud could have made it three.

3 Number of seasons without a major for McIlroy, who finished in a tie for 22nd.

4 Louis Oosthuizen has now finished second in all four of the game's major championships.

5 In the fifth hole of the final round, McIlroy holed his longest putt of the week - from 16ft 8in - for birdie.

6 For the sixth successive year, play was disrupted by bad weather with a delay of one hour and 43 minutes on Friday.

7 Seven under par (64) was the best round of the week, shot by Matsuyama and Francesco Molinari on Day 2.

8 Number of shots taken by Jason Day on the 18th hole in round three after a risky recovery shot backfired.

9 Jon Rahm's age in months the last time Phil Mickelson missed the cut in the US PGA, in 1995.

10 Jimmy Walker's opening round as defending champion was a 10-over-par 81.

11 The par-four 11th coincidentally ranked as the 11th hardest hole overall with a scoring average of 4.192.

12 Paul Casey was a combined 12 under par for his first round in this year's majors.

13 The average world ranking of the last 13 PGA winners before this week was 25. Kevin Kisner began the week ranked 25th.

14 The world ranking of Justin Thomas before his victory.

15 Of the top 15 players after 54 holes, only Oosthuizen had previously won a major.

16 The par-four 16th marks the start of Quail Hollow's so-called "Green Mile" of finishing holes, some of the toughest in golf.

17 The first round scoring average of the last 17 major champions was 67.2. Kisner and Thorbjorn Olesen shot 67 on day one at Quail Hollow.

18 For the first time in 18 majors, the eventual winner was over par after round one (Thomas shot 73).

Updated: November 07, 2022, 7:02 AM
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