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Podcast: Top of the Morning
Episode: Whisky Wins: ABD Doubles Down | US Tariffs, India Eyes New Trade Avenues |
Description: It's Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. India’s Solar Growth Faces Execution ChallengesDespite crossing 200 GW in renewable capacity, India’s solar energy adoption remains slow, contributing under 10% to its electricity mix. While solar capacity surged from 3.7 GW in 2015 to over 100 GW, issues like weak transmission infrastructure, land acquisition delays, and hesitant power distributors persist. Moreover, the US SEC is probing Adani Green and Azure Power over alleged bribery in solar contracts. Experts suggest grid modernization, better state-Centre coordination, and rooftop solar expansion as key solutions to achie...