Sonam Raina

Articles on Energy Trends & Sustainability

The Financial Express •

Is this the world’s unlikeliest protein source?

In India and around the world, methane is leaking into the atmosphere from rice paddies, cattle farms and decomposing waste, accelerating global warming.While carbon dioxide is the most talked-about greenhouse gas, methane is significantly more potent. To understand why, imagine greenhouse gases as blankets covering the Earth. Carbon dioxide adds many thin blankets, while methane adds only a few but much thicker ones. Even in small amounts, methane traps far more heat. Despite being less abundan...
The Financial Express •

India’s rivers need a dye detox

Whenever filmmakers want to portray the raw, uncomplicated beauty of India, two shots often make it to the screen. A crowded city bazaar, with two-wheelers and colourful autorickshaws jostling for space, women wearing vibrant sarees in blue, green, yellow and orange, and children smiling toothily into the camera while waving paper fans. The second shot is deeper and more evocative, of a fisherman standing on the hull of his boat at dawn, tossing his net in slow motion as the sun’s...
Climate Action •

Why Banning Single-Use Plastic Fails - Climate Action

Every tourist season brings an outcry to ban plastic. First, TV and phone screens fill with scenery that makes city-dwellers sigh – a meadow in Himachal, riotous with wildflowers, or a lake so still it mirrors the sky. Then the camera pans, and there they are – chip packets gleaming in the sun, juice cartons flattened underfoot, and plastic chai cups scattered across the grass.
India has responded by banning single-use plastic time and again. The country rolled out a nationwide ban on certain s...
Medium •

Tamil Nadu’s Impressive RE Trajectory has a few Bumps

I was genuinely excited to dive into Tamil Nadu’s renewable energy story, and honestly, the state delivered. Right off the bat, the numbers impressed. Renewables comprised 24.75% of the state’s electricity mix in April 2025. That’s a decent leap from hovering below 20% just a year ago in April 2024. This momentum is clear when we compare April 2025 head-to-head with April 2024-In terms of new wind capacity, Tamil Nadu generated 1,136 MW in FY 2024–25, just behind Karnataka’s impressive 1,331 MW....
Medium •

Kerala’s Visionary Path to 100% Renewables by 2040 Demands ₹522 Billion Investment and Tighter…

This blog is part of a 36-part series exploring the state of renewable energy across India’s 28 states and 8 Union Territories.Read Karnataka’s story here.Kerala, the state known for lush backwaters and high human development indices, is now taking on a new identity-one that’s tied to clean energy.They have laid out a pretty bold roadmap:Kerala has long relied on imported electricity (most of it fossil-fuel-based), so this is no small shift. Currently, it generates only about 30% of its electric...
Medium •

Karnataka Soars in Solar and Wind, Stalls on Rooftops

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...
Zag Daily •

Inside Micromobility America: Trends, Innovations and Insights from VMAX

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...
Automotive Green •

The Business of EV Charging: Revenue Models and Investment Opportunities

In light of the growing need for a pollution-free environment supported by government policies and objectives, the prevalence of electric vehicles (EVs) on Indian roads has witnessed a remarkable surge. Recent data underscores this trend, as India experienced a 45% year-on-year increase in EV sales in July 2023.
It’s imperative to highlight the lack of robust charging infrastructure and the investment opportunities this gap represents. Businesses can tap into EV charging investment opportunities...
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How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping EV Software Solutions

The Indian government has set its sights on a greener, decarbonized future with a bold vision – using electric vehicles (EVs) for the future of mobility. However, several barriers hinder widespread EV adoption, including range anxiety, prolonged charging times, inadequate charging infrastructure, and battery limitations. AI-driven EV software solutions have emerged as a game-changer, augmenting vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency.
EVs integrate AI through a combination of hardware and em...
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