Exclusive Interview: The Future Belongs to Renewable Energy

In conversation with Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, he highlights India’s impressive progress in renewable energy and electric vehicles. A decade ago, solar power was just 20 megawatts; now it exceeds 200,000 megawatts, including solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear. In the last fiscal year, 16 lakh electric vehicles were sold in the country, a significant increase from 2,400 a decade ago. Dr. Ghosh emphasizes the importance of integrating the digital and energy revolutions for exponential growth. He advocates investing in future economies, not past ones, with a focus on sustainability and cleaner technologies. Climate change is affecting everything from agriculture to urban infrastructure, making it essential to balance development with sustainability for a successful future.