{"id":331572,"date":"2025-04-02T19:52:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=331572"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T05:19:21","slug":"india-can-lead-global-clean-energy-by-2047","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/india-can-lead-global-clean-energy-by-2047\/","title":{"rendered":"India Can Lead Global Clean Energy by 2047"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: The post India Can Lead Global Clean Energy by 2047 has been created, based on the article \u201cIndia can lead the charge in creating a global and seamless energy network<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cIndian Express<\/strong>\u201d on 2 April 2025. India Can Lead Global Clean Energy by 2047.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"India<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper3- Infrastructures- Energy<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: As India approaches 2047<\/strong>, its 100th year of independence, it aspires to become a global superpower. One key obstacle is its dependence on imported fossil fuels. The article argues that India must secure its energy future and also become a global exporter of clean electricity.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on Self-reliance in Energy Sector<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

Importance of Energy Independence for India<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Economic Drain<\/strong>: India spends over $130 billion every year<\/strong> on oil and gas imports. This weakens the rupee and fuels inflation.<\/li>\n
  2. Strategic Imperative<\/strong>: Reducing reliance on foreign energy is crucial for long-term stability and economic growth.<\/li>\n
  3. Global Electrification Trend<\/strong>: The world is moving towards clean electricity. India can shift from being an energy importer to an energy exporter.<\/li>\n
  4. Technological Advancements<\/strong>: HVDC transmission<\/strong> and related technologies now make global electricity trade possible.<\/li>\n
  5. Financial Benefit<\/strong>: By 2047, India could become a $100 billion clean electricity exporter<\/strong>, improving its economic and global standing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    India Benefits from the Changing Global Energy System<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Shift to Renewables<\/strong>: The global transition to solar and wind power opens new opportunities for India.<\/li>\n
    2. Technological Advances<\/strong>: Innovations like HVDC transmission, battery storage<\/strong>, and submarine cables<\/strong> now support international electricity trade.<\/li>\n
    3. India<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s Strategic Initiatives<\/strong>: Projects like One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG)<\/strong> and $100 billion in planned grid investments<\/strong> aim to connect India with regions like Saudi Arabia and Japan.<\/li>\n
    4. Economic Opportunity<\/strong>: Cutting energy imports and exporting clean electricity could reverse India\u2019s energy trade deficit.<\/li>\n
    5. Cost Competitiveness<\/strong>: India\u2019s solar power may drop to 1.5 cents per unit<\/strong>, making it highly competitive globally.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      India<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s Capability to Export Clean Electricity<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      1. Robust Infrastructure<\/strong>: India has a strong national grid already linked with Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.<\/li>\n
      2. Tech Readiness<\/strong>: Advanced HVDC lines<\/strong> and deep-sea cables<\/strong> allow long-distance power transfer.<\/li>\n
      3. Geographical Advantage<\/strong>: India\u2019s location between the Middle East and Southeast Asia gives access to key energy markets.<\/li>\n
      4. Strategic Vision<\/strong>: Government-led efforts like OSOWOG<\/strong> show a long-term commitment to renewable energy leadership.<\/li>\n
      5. Economic Potential<\/strong>: Investment in solar and wind energy aims to further lower costs and increase global competitiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Challenges in Clean Energy Transition<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        1. Storage Bottleneck<\/strong>: Storage is essential to use surplus renewable power when demand is high.<\/li>\n
        2. Global Requirement<\/strong>: Bloomberg estimates 4,000 GW of storage<\/strong> is needed globally by 2050, requiring $177 billion annually<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        3. India<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s Task<\/strong>: India must deploy 50 GWh of battery and pumped hydro storage every year<\/strong> for the next decade.<\/li>\n
        4. Cost Advantage<\/strong>: Battery prices have dropped by 30%<\/strong>, and India can use its hydropower for pumped storage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Way Forward <\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Build Domestic Capacity<\/strong>: Manufacture HVDC tech, submarine cables, storage systems<\/strong>, and cable-laying vessels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          2. Expand Global Links<\/strong>: Award 10 GW of HVDC corridor projects every 3 years<\/strong> to build connectivity.<\/li>\n
          3. Integrate Neighbours<\/strong>: Provide General Network Access (GNA)<\/strong> to nearby countries, like Indian states today.<\/li>\n
          4. Connect Global Grids<\/strong>: Link with Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific<\/strong>, and by 2035, Russia and the US<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          5. Enable Trade<\/strong>: Create a global electricity trading system like UPI<\/strong>, with India at the center.<\/li>\n
          6. Ultimate Goal<\/strong>: Transition from a $130 billion importer<\/strong> to a $100 billion exporter<\/strong> of clean power by 2047.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

            India has the technology, vision, and natural resources<\/strong> to lead the global energy transition. With bold and timely action<\/strong>, it can become energy dominant by 2047<\/strong>, powering not just its own growth but also the world.<\/p>\n

            Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Examine how India can transition from an energy importer to a global exporter of clean electricity by 2047.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Source: The post India Can Lead Global Clean Energy by 2047 has been created, based on the article \u201cIndia can lead the charge in creating a global and seamless energy network\u201d published in \u201cIndian Express\u201d on 2 April 2025. India Can Lead Global Clean Energy by 2047. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructures- Energy Context:… Continue reading India Can Lead Global Clean Energy by 2047<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":331630,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230],"tags":[216,10500,8684],"class_list":["post-331572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","tag-gs-paper-3","tag-indian-express","tag-infrastructure-energy","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/India-Can-Lead-Global-Clean-Energy-by-2047.png?fit=1280%2C850&ssl=1","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/331572","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=331572"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/331572\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/331630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=331572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=331572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=331572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}