• Country report

• Sep 2012

Partner Country Series: Understanding Energy Challenges in India

…in late July 2012, affecting nearly half of the population. While this incident highlights the importance of modern and smart energy systems, it indicates that the country is increasingly unable to deliver a secure supply of energy to its population, one-quarter of which still lacks access to electricity. Understanding Energy Challenges in India aims to provide an informative and holistic understanding of India’s energy sector to stakeholders in India as well as the broad public. The report explores in detail the policies, players and issues of the country’s power, coal, oil and gas, renewables and nuclear sectors.