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Kerosene Subsidies in India: The status quo, challenges and the emerging path to reform
This policy brief examines the kerosene subsidy system in India, highlighting its financial costs, systemic inefficiencies, and the barriers it creates for the adoption of off-grid solar lighting. The authors argue that reforming these subsidies is essential to transition rural households toward cleaner energy alternatives.
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India Energy Subsidy December 2018
This briefing note from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) details the state of energy subsidies and renewable energy targets in India as of December 2018. It covers proposed amendments to the Electricity Act 2003, the fiscal burden of oil and LPG subsidies, the financial stress within the power sector, and the government's ambitions for renewable energy capacity.
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Here Comes the Sun: Residential Consumers’ Experience with Rooftop Solar PV in Five Indian Cities
This working paper analyzes the experiences of residential consumers installing rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across five Indian cities, identifying key information, financial, and institutional barriers that hinder the adoption of solar energy in the residential sector.
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Document type: Research paper