Inclusive Renewables

We advocate for sustainable renewable energy deployment that safeguards the interests of communities and ecology.

Rajasthan is at the forefront of India’s clean energy transition, with a solar potential of 142 GW and a target of 90 GW by 2030. Achieving this would require utilising 3.4% of arid wastelands in the desert districts of Bikaner, Barmer, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer. 

While ample land is available for renewable energy deployment, the increasing scale and concentration of projects present significant social, economic, and environmental challenges for local communities.

CEEP examines the complexities of large renewable energy projects and seeks to inform policy, institutions, and stakeholders for proactive risk mitigation and inclusive development at renewable energy sites.

What We Do

Property Rights and Safeguards

Investigating the arena of Property Rights and land governance in the emerging context of land acquisition and pooling

Renewables and Gender

Examining the social, cultural, economic and spatial impact of renewable energy development on women

Land Acquisition and Pooling

Tracking emerging mechanisms for land acquisition and pooling to inform policy for making it fair, transparent, and consistent for all stakeholders

Sustainable Land Use

Developing strategies for renewable energy project siting to mitigate conflicts and environmental impact for inclusive transition

Preserving Commons

Articulating the distinct connections that desert communities share with their commons, to guide policies and practices for collective stewardship

Conflict Recognition and Resolution

Undertaking intersectional research to study tensions around major RE sites and exploring mechanisms to mitigate and redress the same

Property Rights and Safeguards

Investigating the arena of Property Rights and land governance in the emerging context of land acquisition and pooling

Repurposing Thermal Land Acquisition and Pooling

Identifying location-specific priorities and financial requirements for an inclusive transition

Preserving Commons

Articulating the distinct connections that desert communities share with their commons, to guide policies and practices for collective stewardship

Renewables and Gender

Engaging with regulators, governments, and unions to align policies and practices with just energy transition goals

Sustainable Land Use

Exploring participative governance mechanisms to advance equity in opportunities and derisk transition risks

Conflict Recognition and Resolution

Undertaking intersectional research to study tensions around major RE sites and exploring mechanisms to mitigate and redress the same

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Electricity Governance

Advancing consumer-centric policies and transparent governance in the electricity sector

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Transition Resilience

Enabling an inclusive and fair energy transition to secure a dignified life for impacted workers and communities

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Low Carbon Pathways

Promoting decarbonisation of sectors through policy support and technical assistance to institutions

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