The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) plans to use India as a testing ground for innovative decarbonisation technologies, which will be scaled in other developing countries. According to the CEO of GEAPP, Mr. Woochong Um, India offers a unique opportunity to trial solutions to address climate challenges, with the expectation that successful innovations will be applicable across the developing world. The organisation is working on a project in Rajasthan to digitise the transmission grid, using artificial intelligence to optimise its performance and improve services. This project will be showcased at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Brazil in November 2025.
He emphasised that countries like India, Brazil, and South Africa are likely to lead in sustainability efforts amid global geopolitical uncertainty. He noted that India’s strength in information technology and AI and its cost-effective labour force make it an ideal location for implementing clean energy solutions. With about Rs. 861.10 crore (US$ 100 million) of its global funding directed to India out of Rs. 4,047.17 crore (US$ 470 million), GEAPP is looking to increase its financial commitments in the country. The organisation recently announced a Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) in collaboration with the International Solar Alliance to mobilise Rs. 861.10 crore (US$ 100 million) for high-impact solar projects. GEAPP has also launched initiatives like DUET and ENTICE 2.0 to address financing gaps and enhance India’s clean energy transition.
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