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The India Energy Hour Presented by 101Reporters

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India
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Clean Cooking
Energy Security
Energy Transition
Energy Access
LPG
Coal
NTPC
Household Air Pollution
Ujjwala Scheme
Environmental Law
Solar Cooking
Natural Gas
Supreme Court Of India
Agriculture
Sub-Saharan Africa
Biogas
Sustainable Futures Collaborative

The India Energy Hour podcast features in-depth conversations with leading energy, development & climate experts from academia, civil society, & the government. Through these interviews, we explore Indian energy transitions’ most pressing hurdles & promising opportunities. We look at the role that government, financial markets, social movements, & science plays in transition. Co-hosted by Shreya J... more

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As India’s energy transition accelerates, much of the real momentum is happening at the state level, where policy meets implementation. From electricity markets and regulatory design to industrial decarbonization and green growth, states sit at the c... more

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What does it take to build companies from the ground in a novel sector in India?

In this conversation, Parag Sharma, Chief Executive Officer at Resolven (formerly Zelestra), reflects on a three-decade journey from growing up in a thermal power plant... more

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At a time when wars dominate headlines, climate disasters intensify, and newsrooms themselves face funding cuts and political pressure , who tells the story, and how, matters more than ever.

In a conversation that is both personal and structural, we... more

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The repurposing of coal power plants is an underexplored challenge as many countries, including India, strive to achieve net-zero targets. Some countries in the Global South, such as South Africa, have more experience with coal power plant repurposin... more

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Recent Guests

Parag Sharma
Chief Executive Officer at Resolven; former founder of O2 Power; leadership roles in wind and solar IPP ecosystems
Resolven
Episode: Risks to Rewards: Tale of building an RE company in India | ft. Parag Sharma
Mitali Mukherjee
Director, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, UK
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, UK
Episode: Fact Finders in the era of Global Disorder and Climate Crisis | ft. Mitali Mukherjee
Dr. Vikesh Rajpaul
General Manager, Just Transitions at Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
Episode: Repurposing Coal Plants: What India Can Learn from South Africa | ft. Dr. Vikesh Rajpaul
Richa Mishra
Seasoned energy journalist and author
Hindu Business Line
Episode: What 2026 holds for India's Energy Transition | ft. Richa Mishra
Irfan Mohamed
South Asia analyst at climate analytics non-profit TransitionZero
TransitionZero
Episode: Pathways to Round the Clock RE in India | ft. Irfan Mohamed
Neha Kumar
Head of South Asia at the Climate Bonds Initiative
Climate Bonds Initiative
Episode: Bonds, Banks & the Battle for a Greener India | ft. Neha Kumar
Richard Rossow
Senior Advisor and Chair in India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Tracing the Arc of the US–India Energy Cooperation | ft. Richard Rossow
P.M. Prasad
Chairman Cum Managing Director of Coal India Limited
Coal India Limited
Episode: From the Depths to Decarbonization: Coal India’s 50-Year Story | ft. P.M. Prasad
Pratik Agarwal
Managing Director of Sterlite Electric and Chairman of Resonia
Sterlite Electric
Episode: Wires, Transformers and Knights of the Grid | ft. Pratik Agarwal

Hosts

Shreya Jai
Delhi-based energy and climate journalist with ongoing coverage of climate, energy policy, and journalism practice.
Dr. Sandeep Pai
Energy transition researcher and author with a focus on policy-relevant energy systems and climate transition.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Fills much needed gaps

    Despite the proliferation of energy podcasts, there is a need to go deep in certain countries, especially in the global south and absolutely for a country as important to the energy transition as India. Western audiences might need to stick India-specific phrases and context. I’d strongly recommend that energy aficionados stick with it. The hosts are pros in this space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ohanlobp
    United States5 years ago

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A strong pick for energy aficionados seeking deep, locally grounded analysis.
Hosts demonstrate professionalism and subject-matter expertise.
Content may assume familiarity with Indian energy context, which could be dense for non-Indian listeners.
Fills a valuable India-specific energy coverage gap that's underrepresented in global podcasts.

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#176
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#203
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#213
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Risks to Rewards: Tale of building an RE company in India | ft. Parag Sharma
Q: What motivated you to shift from being an employee to starting your own company, and how did you manage that transition?
He describes a mix of confidence from prior success (zero-to-five gigawatts) and strategic backing from EQT and Temasek, plus the timing around a demanding but foundational pivot that led to significant fundraising in 2020 despite COVID disruptions.
Risks to Rewards: Tale of building an RE company in India | ft. Parag Sharma
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey into the power and renewable energy sector?
Parag explains growing up near a thermal plant, his engineering and consulting path, and his transition from COO at Renew Power to founding O2 Power and now Resolven, highlighting the role of patient capital from global investors and the importance of scale in building gigawatt-level IPP platforms.
Repurposing Coal Plants: What India Can Learn from South Africa | ft. Dr. Vikesh Rajpaul
Q: Can you talk a little bit about why it's important to decouple a power station shutdown with repurposing?
It's critical to wean communities away from dependence on the coal value chain and this takes time.
What 2026 holds for India's Energy Transition | ft. Richa Mishra
Q: What global issues will continue to impact the Indian energy economy in 2026?
Geopolitics, especially ongoing conflicts like the Ukraine war, will greatly influence India's energy landscape, combined with domestic political narratives regarding fossil fuels.
What 2026 holds for India's Energy Transition | ft. Richa Mishra
Q: What has been your journey like in journalism, and what led to energy reporting?
Mishra shares how her journey in journalism started due to influential figures she admired, leading her to cover the energy sector after an extensive career in various roles.

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The India Energy Hour presents in-depth conversations with energy, climate, and policy experts, focusing on India's evolving energy transition, the role of government, finance, and technology, and practical pathways for sustainable growth. Episodes frequently cover policy reform, grid modernization, decarbonization of heavy industry, and the social and economic implications of transition, often featuring leading researchers, government officials, and industry leaders. Notable is the show's emphasis on local context, cross-sector collaboration, and actionable insights for stakeholders navigating India's energy landscape; guests are commonly researchers, policymakers, and senior industry executives shaping the country's transition. This mix m... more

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