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Author: Girish Shivakumar

I believe in the idea that we can leave the world a better place than we inherited. I strive to help people and businesses have a positive impact on the planet, one act at a time. With a personal mission to be a catalyst in the transition to a zero carbon economy (aka 'Mission Shunya') I collaborate with people and businesses to develop and implement products and solutions that align with my mission. I have implemented projects in solar power, energy storage and electric mobility. A Chevening scholar and a masters graduate from the University of Cambridge. In 2019, received the Economic Times Young Leader award.

India surpasses Renewable Energy targest for FY 2014-15

When I did the renewable energy status round up the last time around, the chances of accomplishing our targets for … More

2014, 2015, India, Renewable Energy, Solar power, Wind Power

Earth Day 2015: It’s our turn to lead

The theme for this year’s earth day revolves around sustainability and the need to adapt Renewable Energy and the importance of COP 21

2015, Climate change, COP21

US focuses on sustainability and GHG emissions

The US govt. has issued an order to cut green house gas emissions by 2025. A significant step.

2015, Emissions, US-China Emissions deal

Can climate change spark a war?

How a severe drought can lead to civil unrest and a war? Climate change is real and if the trend continues we could see more civil unrest..

Climate change

World Water Day : “Water for a Sustainable World”

The planet is facing a 40 per cent shortfall in water supply by 2030, unless we dramatically improve the management … More

2015, water

Forests and Monsoon rainfall

Deforestation in other countries affect monsoon in India. Do we need a better example to prove climate change is a global phenomenon?

Climate change, Monsoon

Why Karnataka needs pumped storage systems?

A recent report titled ‘Wind and solar energy for meeting Karnataka’s future electricity demand’,  by the National Institute of Advanced … More

Karnataka, Renewable Energy

Wind power:A success story

Ramalingam is a second generation entrepreneur; his father started a garment factory in the 1980s. Today he has 4 units … More

India, Renewable Energy, Wind Power

What the union budget(2015) means for Renewable Energy?

Union Budget 2015 is finally upon us. Like every industrial sector, renewable energy watched the budget in bated breath . … More

Budget, Renewable Energy

The end of Open Access in Karnataka?

BESCOM has sought a new tariff slab for consumers who opt for open access power, this spells doom for renewable energy in Karnataka

Electricity, Open Access, Renewable Energy

Is Solar The Next Shale?

In this week’s post I’m sharing a few renewable energy news from across the globe. http://www.forbes.com/sites/williampentland/2015/02/07/is-solar-the-next-shale/ PM Modi to inaugurate … More

News, Renewable Energy

India’s plan to combat climate change

India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) has advocated 8 missions to combat climate change. The National Solar Mission … More

Climate change, India

US funding for renewable energy in India

Is the US funding really significant to accelerate the renewable energy development in India?

India, Renewable Energy

The hottest year ‘2014’

As predicted 2014 turned out to be the hottest year on record! Where are we headed with Business As Usual?

Climate change, Globe

Renewable Energy in India (2014)

Status of renewable energy in India as on Dec 2014.

India, Renewable Energy

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