A case study on a beacon of hope transition: India's renewable energy integration and the Ujwal DISCOM assurance Yojana (UDAY)
- Title
- A case study on a beacon of hope transition: India's renewable energy integration and the Ujwal DISCOM assurance Yojana (UDAY)
- Creator
- Baranidharan S.; Mallika B.K.; Thilaga N.
- Description
- This case study examines the transformative impact of the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) on India's energy landscape, focusing on its role in facilitating renewable energy integration. India's energy sector faced daunting challenges, including financially distressed power distribution companies (DISCOMs) and high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses. UDAY's financial restructuring and operational efficiency improvements led to remarkable reductions in DISCOMs' debt burdens and AT&C losses, respectively. The policy aligned with India's renewable energy goals, driving DISCOMs to procure renewable energy sources. Consequently, India witnessed significant growth in its renewable energy capacity, environmental benefits through reduced emissions, and economic growth via job creation. This case study offers insights into the challenges faced, technological advancements incentivized, and the long-term sustainability of these reforms. Moreover, it presents broader lessons for energy sector reform and renewable energy integration, both within India and globally. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
- Source
- Green Economy and Renewable Energy Transitions for Sustainable Development, pp. 255-271.
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- IGI Global
- Coverage
- Baranidharan S., Christ University, India; Mallika B.K., Christ University, India; Thilaga N., Kavery Arts and Science College, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISBN: 979-836931298-8; 979-836931297-1
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Book chapter
Collection
Citation
Baranidharan S.; Mallika B.K.; Thilaga N., “A case study on a beacon of hope transition: India's renewable energy integration and the Ujwal DISCOM assurance Yojana (UDAY),” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 24, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/17869.