Sonam Raina

Story Highlights • Karnataka ranks third nationally in renewable energy generation (44,096 million units, 2024–25). • Pavagada Solar Park (2,050 MW) showcases scale but exposes ecological and social trade-offs. • Decentralized renewables lag despite Central schemes; rooftop adoption is stifled by supply gaps and free electricity.I’ve been living in Bengaluru since the end of 2021, so when I decided to launch a series on the “state of renewable energy across 28 states and 8 UTs,” it felt only rig...

Last year saw VMAX have its big American launch at Micromobility America, so this year, we were incredibly excited to make our way back to this conference, with a larger range of e-scooters and an eagerness to engage with like-minded enthusiasts. The event took place over two days, 14-15 November, in Costa Mesa, south of Los Angeles.As the premier conference and expo focused on micromobility, the summit brought together industry experts, retailers, an enviable lineup of influential speakers, and...