Inside India's astonishing solar revolution | Kanika Chawla

This TED Talks Daily podcast features an interview with energy expert Kanika Chawla. Chawla discusses India's remarkable achievement in reaching its 100-gigawatt solar power goal by 2025, highlighting the economic, rather than ideological, drivers behind this success. She emphasizes the importance of innovative business models and market design, alongside technological advancements, in achieving this ambitious target. Chawla further illustrates her points with examples from Ghana and Kenya, showcasing how planning, innovation, and localization are crucial levers for driving the global energy transition, particularly in developing countries.