India Program
Accelerating India's Transition to a Clean Energy Economy for All
400M
in urban population growth by 2050
US $266
billion investment required for India's EV future
450 GW
of installed renewable capacity targeted by 2030
We Must
Transition to shared, electric, and connected passenger mobility and cost-effective, clean, and optimized freight transport
Support electricity market reforms and adoption of new utility business models to favor clean energy portfolios
Define a pathway to make all new buildings net-zero energy by the end of the decade
RMI Will
Build confidence and commitment for ambitious policy action by defining cost-effective, technically feasible transition pathways and contextualizing international best practices.
Partner with industry to resolve system-level barriers and enable large-scale deployments of clean technologies.
Increase capacity for public-private collaboration on the energy transition through joint research and facilitated forums.
RMI's India program collaborates with government and industry leaders to create clean, resilient, and equitable energy and mobility systems.
Market Levers
Capacity
Equip decision-makers with technoeconomic analysis and best practices
Policy
Stimulate demand for and supply of clean technologies
Technology
Deploy early demonstrations and resolve system-level barriers
Finance
Identify financial and procurement innovations to reduce costs
Education
Build broad public support for clean energy solutions
What We Do
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National Policy Support
Partnering with central government agencies to support the development of transformative clean energy policies.
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Urban Mobility Lab
The Urban Mobility Lab is a platform that supports a replicable process to transform the way goods and people move in Indian cities by identifying, integrating, implementing, and scaling cost-effective and clean pilot projects.
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Zero-Emissions Freight
Industry and policy engagement to accelerate adoption of clean freight solutions
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Lighthouse DISCOMs
Partnership with states and discoms to deploy leading examples of clean energy portfolios
Research & Analysis
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Report
Empowering India
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Report
Bringing Super Efficient Air Conditioners to the Market
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Article
How Waste Clinics Can Advance Waste Management in Indian Cities
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Article
Zero-Emission Trucks in India: A Game Changer for Clean Mobility
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Report
Outlook on Zero-Emission Truck Financing
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Report
Build Right the First Time
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Report
How to Finance India’s First 10,000 Zero-Emission Trucks
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Report
Unlocking Capital for Zero Emission Trucks
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Report
Accelerating Zero-Emission Trucking Policies
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Brief
Can Rooftop Solar Power India’s Cities?
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Report
EVolving Ecosystems
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Article
Can India’s Mobility Sector Say Farewell to Fossil Fuels?
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Report
Planning for Net Zero: Best Practices for Indian Banks and NBFCs
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Article
Growing Markets for Grid-Connected Battery Storage in India
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Report
Comprehensive Guide to Financing the Zero-Emission Trucking Transition in India
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Report
India at 2047
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Report
Transforming Delhi’s Power Grid
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Article
How Distributed Solar Can Reinvigorate India’s Electricity Distribution Companies
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Report
De-Risking Lending for a Brisk EV Uptake
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Article
Spearheading Efficiency and Sustainability in Global Supply Chains
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Article
Ensuring Grid Reliability in India
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Article
Dispatch from Mumbai: Experiencing the Urban Gem of Palava
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Report
Powering Progress: Batteries for Discoms
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Report
The Green Logistics Playbook
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Article
Bringing Clean Deliveries to India
