Sumant Sinha
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Founder, Chairman & CEO, @ReNewCorp ; India’s leading clean energy co. & 1st WEF Lighthouse from the sector, globally; listed on Nasdaq. Author of #FossilFree
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I spoke at the
@UN
General Assembly on global stocktaking, marking the completion of the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All.
We have indeed come a long way with SDG 7. Millions of people today have access to energy as compared to 2014. India has been a critical factor to
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Ignoring the impact of climate change is no longer an option. At ReNew Power, we are committed to a future powered by renewables. Join us on our journey to provide clean energy solutions to protect our planet
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As part of our effort to support the
@PMOIndia
's call for
#AatmaNirbharBharat
, we're proud to announce an investment of ₹ 2000 Cr to develop a solar cell manufacturing unit of 2000 MW creating 2000 direct jobs in India.
#ReNew4India
@MNREIndia
@OfficeOfRKSingh
@Anurag_Office
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Ownership and management are two different concepts
#Lessons4Entrepreneurs
#Entrepreneurship
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'India made a mark globally as a fast-growing economy by persisting with bold reforms & addressing key investor concerns.' My take on how the Indian Economy fared in 2018 and what we need to unleash further growth.
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ReNew Power is committed to partnering with corporates in the global decarbonization journey.
Learn more!
#ReNew4India
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The renewable sector in 2018 and the industry's expectations from the govt in 2019 – the first of a 3 part blog series I’m writing on issues I’m passionate about. Have a look.
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Innovation is key to entrepreneurship. My view on how industry and academia partnerships can help foster this
#IndiaEntrepreneurship
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We need a blend of policy and culture change to take entrepreneurship to the next level. My views on what the government needs to do to spur entrepreneurship in India. 2nd in a 3 part blog series:
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Sharing some learning from my experience as an entrepreneur that was discussed in the
#IndiaEntrepreneur
chat today. Thank you again to everyone who participated
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On Monday, I'll be joining
@Ramgopal_Rao
&
@Somaet
in a tweetchat on 'Spurring Entrepreneurship in India.' We'll explore the role of industry and academia in making us a nation of job creators. It's a subject I care about deeply. Join in on
#IndiaEntrepreneurship
. Details below
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Excited to share the first glimpse of my book ‘Fossil Free’ about the inspiring story of renewable energy and its role as a catalyst in the secure and green future we are aspiring to achieve.
#FossilFree
@HarperCollinsIN
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Today was a huge day for
@ReNew_Power
, but more than that, for India. I am truly excited how this step will attract investments in the renewable energy space in India. Thankful. Grateful. Delighted.
@nasdaqmccooey
#ReNewOnNasdaq
@Nasdaq
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Delighted to announce that on this auspicious day of Diwali, with the commissioning of our 250 MW solar project in Bikaner,
@ReNew_Power
crossed 5,000 MW of commissioned capacity. We are the first company in India and the 11th globally (ex-China) to achieve this milestone. (1/2)
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There can be no substitute for hard work and perseverance.
#Lessons4Entrepreneurs
#Entrepreneurship
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Historic moment for India and the world as Hon'ble PM
@narendramodi
announces the pivotal 'One World, One Sun, One Grid,' renewable energy plan as a part of the
#BreakthroughAgenda
at
#COP26
.
#GlasgowBreakthroughs
#OneWorldOneSunOneGrid
#TogetherForOurPlanet
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Honoured and humbled to receive the
@EconomicTimes
Entrepreneur of the Year award. This belongs to our phenomenal team at
@Renew_Power
, my partner & wife Vaishali and everyone who’s supported us. We need to work together to leave a better planet for our children
#ClimateChange
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However bright you are, there is absolutely no substitute for hard work and perseverance
#Lessons4Entrepreneurs
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The health and wellbeing of our team always comes first. Today, I've announced that ReNew will cover the cost of vaccinations for all employees and their families
#ReNew4India
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Our Jaipur plant is the first manufacturing facility to be commissioned under the Solar Manufacturing PLI Scheme of the Government of India.
A significant step for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat—our focus is on community development, diversity, and inclusion. This plant will create more
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And of Tata, Birla, Reliance, Mahindra, HDFC, ICICI, ReNew, Zomato, Paytm, and countless others! I think what matters equally is what we Indians achieve in India. How we put our talent, drive and entrepreneurship to work here
What’s common???
CEO of Google
CEO of Microsoft
CEO of Adobe
CEO of YouTube
CEO of Mastercard
CEO of Pepsi
CEO of IBM
CEO of Netapp
CEO of Nokia
CEO of Novartis
CEO of Deloitte
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We add yet another milestone to our decade-long journey at ReNew Power. The dream of creating a just and sustainable business has led to this landmark today. Join our team virtually, as we ring the opening bell at
@Nasdaq
now!
#ReNewOnNasdaq
We are excited to begin another chapter in our journey. We are getting listed on
@Nasdaq
! Join us to celebrate this moment virtually by tuning in here on 24th August at 6:45 PM IST (9:15 AM ET) -
#ReNewOnNasdaq
#ReNew4Future
#ReNew4India
#ReNew4Earth
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.
@ReNew_Power
is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C by integrating
#ClimatePositive
steps within all our operations by 2030. What's your
#ClimatePositive
action?
#CEOsClimateCall
#ClimateWeekNYC
@ClimateGroup
Reducing carbon emissions
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Working toward zero-waste
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Reducing water use
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All of the above
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Delighted to have contributed to this historic moment in Indian RE!
@ReNew_Power
is delighted to have won this 400 MW RTC bid. Thank you
@RajKSinghIndia
@SECI_Ltd
for this terrific bid and opportunity
Golden chapter added in IndianRE story, as e-RA for 400 MW RE Projects with Round the Clock (RTC) supply conducted by
@SECI_Ltd
results in historic 1st year tariff of Rs.2.90/kWh. MNRE makes a new beginning towards firm, schedulable & affordable RTC supply through 100% RE power.
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We need more women entrepreneurs in India. We need to encourage a culture of risk-taking at early stages in their lives
#IndiaEntrepreneurship
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With advancements in RE, we have the great opportunity to go hashtag
#FossilFree
. But given the scale of the challenge, the clean energy transition has to become commercially attractive. While electricity represents only a quarter of carbon emissions, transportation, among
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We at
@ReNew_Power
are committed to serving the community and supporting the government in its effort to fight
#COVID19
. Thank you K.T. Rama Rao ji.
@KTRTRS
@TelanganaCMO
Heartfelt thanks to ReNew Power for donating Rs 50 Lakh to Telangana CM Relief Fund and supporting our fight against
#Coronavirus
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The new decade looks exciting! Looking forward to this and innovating further in order to contribute towards the Indian government's ambitious renewable energy targets.
#ReNew4India
An exciting chapter begins for us today. We will become a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq through a merger with RMG Acquisition Corporation II. Read more in the link below.
#ReNew4India
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My first book chronicles the energy transition globally with a special focus on India. Thank you
@algore
@sunitanar
@amitabhk87
@anandmahindra
@IEABirol
@DSandalow
@AdairTurnerUK
for your support - it encourages me to strive for a
#FossilFree
future
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I’m honoured and moved to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award by my alma mater @ iitdelhi. I'm grateful for the solid foundation it gave me at the start of my career. I am thankful to my wife
@vnigamsinha
and the team
@ReNew_Power
for all their hard work and support.
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India has ambitious targets. It has set 500 GW RE by 2030 and is now pushing forward for rooftop solar manufacturing. The domestic industry has strengthened; we have developed competencies, efficiencies, and pace.
There are allied issues, however. For instance, dependencies on
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India’s unique position, owing to its low-cost renewable resources, provides us with a significant advantage in leading the global green hydrogen momentum while securing our own energy needs. A combination of support measures and demand mandates is essential to transition at
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While there’s focus on addressing scope 1 and 2 emissions, we don’t see as much with scope 3. In a way, there isn’t a greater lean on reducing emissions. In fact, if we add global commitments, climate action is further behind. It is through accountability that we can bridge the
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I have a climate change joke, but many are still in denial.
I have a fintech joke, but it is waiting for a license and appprval before I can tell.
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Having a daughter is in itself a celebration and we don’t need a 'day' to celebrate her!
#Dayofthegirl
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Delighted to have got this award. For me, one of the most prestigious corporate sector awards. Real recognition of what our team at
@Renewpower
has been able to accomplish in the last few years. Take a bow, team!
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I look forward to an engaging roundtable discussion with global leaders, government representatives, industry captains and other distinguished stakeholders who will grace ReNew’s closed door annual convening in Davos.
#WEF24
#ReNewAtWEF
A strategic roadmap toward a successful RE transition requires greater investment across the clean energy spectrum. It is estimated that $1.2 trillion of cumulative investment (up until 2030) in clean energy manufacturing and critical mineral supply is needed to keep rising
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Delighted to receive the Distinguished Alum award today from my alma mater
@IIM_Calcutta
. Heartfelt thanks to my team at
@ReNew_Power
who made it happen, and to
@vnigamsinha
for sticking by me through thick and thin!
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Privilege meeting the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri
@mieknathshinde
, during the state dinner hosted by the Maharashtra government at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
I briefed the Hon’ble Chief Minister of ReNew’s commitment to partner with the Government of Maharashtra
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The capital intensity of renewables is almost three times more, and hence innovative investment modes are needed to address the energy transition needs of developing countries.
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) must step in with risk mitigation tools for capital to flow.
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Honoured to receive 'The Champion of Tomorrow' award by
#CEOAwards2018
. Thank you
@vnigamsinha
and all the people at
@ReNew_Power
- this one’s for all of us!
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India's renewable energy sector has grown manifold under Hon'ble
@PMOIndia
's vision &
@mnreindia
's guidance.
@randhir_jk
's presence at the ceremony is a testament to their support and commitment.
@ReNew_Power
is honoured to be a part of an
#AatmanirbharBharat
.
#ReNewOnNasdaq
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Looking forward to sharing and learning from this esteemed panel on how
#IndiaIncFightsCOVID
and its future implications. Join us on 3 April, 2020 at 12 PM (IST)
@ShereenBhan
@vikramchandra
@TVMohandasPai
@thePHFI
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Feeling kicked about being at our 100 MW solar farm in Mahbubnagar, Telangana. It’s always such a reaffirmation of what we’re doing when you get out there and see the great infrastructure that
@ReNew_Power
is creating for the nation. Makes all the effort of our team worthwhile!
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Offshore wind farms off the Belgian coast. Seen from up close. Rows on rows of machines. The future in India as well?
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We must all try to transition away from fossil fuel economies. Corporates account for almost 65% of all emissions, and combined with civil society and governments, we need to continuously push for action.
As leaders, we have a responsibility and an opportunity to decouple growth
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Trying to make my son proud with my smashing tennis shots! Here’s to all the sports lovers and heroes on
#NationalSportsDay
!
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Enjoyed a pleasant interruption to my drive to our wind farm in Northern Karnataka by a brief stopover at Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2022 and the second largest city in 1500AD. Incredible India indeed!
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Rare double rainbow very near home in Gurgaon. In troubled times, a welcome sight
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Your commitment to clean energy has motivated our journey in renewables and encouraged us to contribute to India's transition to clean energy. My greetings and warm wishes on your birthday. Happy Birthday
@PMOIndia
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Happy to see that
@ReNew_Power
is 4th on the Indian unicorns
@bsindia
list. Good RE also figuring in such lists now
@PiyushGoyal
@mnreindia
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I have a climate change joke but the audience didn’t warm up to it.
I have a climate change joke, but many are still in denial.
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Very saddened to hear about the passing away of Tulsi Tanti. He was such a visionary and a pioneer of our industry. Many of us owe a lot to him. Truly a loss for all of us. Deepest condolences to the entire
@Suzlon
family
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The enabling policy environment, the number of active new bids being launched by the government despite COVID-19 and the consistent support from our investors has encouraged us to move forward boldly and with optimism
@mnreindia
@RajKSinghIndia
@PMOIndia
After reaching a capacity of 10 GW,
@ReNew_Power
hopes to double it in the next five years,
@sumant_sinha
tells me. In today's
@EconomicTimes
:
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This recognition is a testament to our transformation efforts as we embark on our journey to become a data driven, clean energy enterprise supporting India’s clean energy transition.
#ReNew4Future
#GLN21
@wef
@McKinsey
@PMOIndia
@mnreindia
@PrakashJavdekar
@RajKSinghIndia
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Honoured to receive the PTC Excellence Award for Renewable Energy Company from
@OfficeOfRKSingh
and Mr. Deepak Ambitabh, MD, PTC. Thank you PTC for recognizing the remarkable journey of
@Renew_power
. Thank you
#ReNewers
for all your contribution
@MinOfPower
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Will a post
#COVID
economy mainstream sustainability? How can governments incentivise climate positive steps?
Delighted to be hosting this tweet chat at 7:30 pm (IST) tomorrow & find key answers!
Join us using ➡️
#CovidAndClimate
@JohnTChambers
@menakadoshi
@VaniKola
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.
@ReNew_Power
began as an aspiration and has gone on to take a much bigger role in the decade of its existence. Taking a moment to appreciate what's been built in this journey of creating a sustainable India. Big milestones ahead!
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Flipped
@EconomicTimes
without recognising myself. However do recognise the unparalleled contribution made under the visionary leadership of
@narendramodi
in the global energy transition & the pioneering role we at
@ReNew_Power
have played too!
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At a dinner hosted by Australian PM,
@AlboMP
, at the
#SydneyEnergyForum
. Indo-Pacific business leaders must collaborate with policymakers to ensure the region’s clean energy transition. The Forum brings diverse stakeholders for engaged discussions on the transition.
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An energetic day 3 as we discussed mobilisation of capital at the
@COP28_UAE
Presidency and
@TheSMI
-led Business and Climate Philanthropy Forum.
Moderated by
@AlokSharma_RDG
in the presence of Tony Blair, the group deliberated on key themes of risk appetite, the role of
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Was delighted to share a copy of
#FossilFree
with Shri
@PrakashJavdekar
@Moefcc
. Under
@PMOIndia
and his leadership, India continues to progress towards meeting and exceeding its targets for climate action as set in the
#ParisAgreement
@HarperCollinsIN
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In this excerpt from my book
@PrintIndia
, I explore how availability of cheap oil and ecological disaster is pushing up food prices in oil rich countries and destroying their economies and societies.
#FossilFree
@HarperCollinsIn
@ShekharGupta
@MohanaBasu
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Look forward to this discussion with great fellow panelists! Should be engaging and informative
@amitabhk87
@samirsaran
@katehamptongray
Join us on 9th December at 3pm IST for the Book Launch of 'Fossil Free: Reimagining Clean Energy in a Carbon Constrained World' with the author
@sumant_sinha
,
@amitabhk87
,
@katehamptongray
and
@samirsaran
.
Learn more ▶
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I am honored to be back as a guest of honour for this year’s convocation at my alma mater
#IITDelhi
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India is currently ranked as the top emerging market for clean energy investment and is on track to double the share of zero-carbon electricity generated in the country by 2030. Sharing the latest
@BloombergNEF
report that confirms this
@NatBullard
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The last time all ReNewers came together was two years back. In spite of the many challenges, we went ahead with NASDAQ listing, capacity addition and more. With the same energy, we enter a new exciting phase of growth as ReNew 2.0.
#IAmAReNewer
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Always wonderful to meet leaders doing more than their bit to drive the global climate agenda and who better than
@TurnbullMalcolm
to have a discussion on our shared passion.
Shared
#FossilFree
, with him for an account of India’s clean energy journey — past, present & the future.
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Looking forward to my session with
@amitabhk87
, CEO
@NITIAayog
, as we discuss critical issues for India in the coming decade and how clean energy can drive a low-carbon economy and sustainable development for the country.
#ClimateWeekNYC
#ClimateAction
@ClimateGroup
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Great to meet you
@AlokSharma_RDG
today. Hope you get additional insights on India’s energy transition from
#FossilFree
! Enjoyed our conversation on India's future goals for RE &
#ClimateAction
before
#COP26
, in view of our recent landmark of 100 GW of installed RE capacity.
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There will never be a vaccine for climate change. Our only hope to combat the crisis is a collective effort of governments, businesses and communities.
#BuildBackBetter
#GreenRecovery
@BillMckibben
@350
@UNFCCC
@ClimateGroup
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Neeeeeraj Chopra!!! Well done. India’s first athletics gold ever in the Olympics, and only the second individual gold ever. First of many more to come I’m sure - for him and for India. Phenomenal
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Met with the US Secretary of Energy Hon’ble Dan Brouillette today. Had constructive discussions on areas of cooperation in energy between the US and India
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Delighted to take over as Chairman of CII North. Hope to do my bit for industry-government interactions in the region.
@FollowCII
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At
#COP28UAE
, leaders must demonstrate effective leadership and diplomacy to accelerate global climate action.
In order to move the needle, I list five recommendations ➜
@livemint
@COP28_UAE
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ReNewing our commitment for a greener India on World Environment Day
#CarbonNeutral
#WED2019
#BeatAirPollution
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We need at least a 2 week total lockdown to prevent a big Stage 3 breakout. Preferably even longer. There is no other way. We must also use the time to build a number of temporary hospitals and massively start making ventilators.
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A space where I gave final shape to
#FossilFree
during lockdown. In the book, I have chronicled the past, present, and future of energy systems in the context of our world’s changing climate.
@HarperCollinsIN
@NatBullard
@dbiello
#ClimateAction
Pre-order :
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What an unbelievable chase and a phenomenal win!🏏🇮🇳
Surely this match has marked the beginning of a new decade for test cricket !!!!
#IndvAus
Picture Credit:
@CricketAus
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Thrilled about this!
ReNew Power is now ReNew.
We will continue with our efforts to usher in
#NetZero
across the broader energy ecosystem.
#ReNewTheFuture
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This three-way JV will bring the best of
@larsentoubro
,
@IndianOilcl
and
@renew_power
to develop an indigenous
#GreenHydrogen
industry that will become a global leader and significantly speed up India's clean energy transition.
To aid the transition from grey to green hydrogen, ReNew Power,
@larsentoubro
&
@IndianOilcl
formed a JV to aid grey to green Hydrogen transition. To know more:
#ReNew4India
@RajKSinghIndia
@mnreindia
@MinOfPower
@IndiaESA
@PMOIndia
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Excited to see
#FossilFree
generating interest! Thanks to all who've pre-ordered! Grateful to
@algore
Prof. Schwab
@wef
@PiyushGoyal
@amitabhk87
@sunitanar
@IEABirol
@anandmahindra
Dr Ajay Mathur
@teriin
@HarperCollinsIN
for their support. Also,
@vnigamsinha
for giving me space;)
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I would like to emphasise this
#WorldCleanAirDay
the power of renewables in bringing transformative change in the air quality. At
@ReNew_Power
we generate 1% of India's total electricity and help in mitigating 0.5% of India's total carbon emissions
@UNDP_India
@UNEP
@mnreindia
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Under the leadership of
@PMOIndia
& Shri
@RajKSinghIndia
, India is running the world's largest
#RE
expansion plan. I was delighted to share a copy of
#FossilFree
with Shri R K Singh Ji.
@HarperCollinsIn
@mnreindia
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Pleased to host the faculty from
@StanfordEnergy
and industry experts, taking energy quotient at ReNew.Hub ceiling high. Thoroughly enjoyed the stimulating discussion on the future of India's energy transition.
@moefcc
@NITIAayog
@RajKSinghIndia
@mnreindia
@HRDMinistry
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New year, new beginnings! Shri
@PiyushGoyal
, under the vision of our Hon. PM
@narendramodi
has led
#IndianRailways
towards rapid adoption of renewable energy. Grateful for his foreword in
#FossilFree
! I am delighted to have shared a copy with him.
@HarperCollinsIN
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We now have 5.2 GW commissioned, with a pipeline that takes our total to over 8 GW. Special thanks to the most special team in the industry that made this possible in a period of less than 8 years. (2/2)
Delighted to announce that on this auspicious day of Diwali, with the commissioning of our 250 MW solar project in Bikaner,
@ReNew_Power
crossed 5,000 MW of commissioned capacity. We are the first company in India and the 11th globally (ex-China) to achieve this milestone. (1/2)
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I must say I’m very disappointed with the western media for the slanted coverage of
@narendramodi
before and after his historic win. To paint the mandate solely as driven by religion and exclusionary politics is to negate the reason that tens of millions of people voted for him
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Save the Date!
Join us for a Tweet chat on 3 April, 2020 from 12 noon to 1 pm (IST) to discuss how India Inc. is responding to the challenges of COVID19 and future implications of the pandemic
#IndiaIncFightsCovid
#Covid19
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