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Rahul Tongia

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ARTICLES BY RAHUL TONGIA

Distribution of powe is still with state-owned discoms, which are in the grips of regulatory capture which makes it difficult to optimize efficiency. (Image: Pixabay)

A fine balance: From justice to cost, the many competing objectives of energy

5 min read . 17 Jul 2024

It’s almost impossible for consumer demand to exactly match the output from the rooftop solar.

PM Surya Ghar scheme: Balance consumer equity with discom stability

4 min read . 10 May 2024

Does nuclear power have a role in our climate change strategy?

5 min read . 04 May 2023

To meet economic-growth goals, some developing countries will still need and use coal in the coming decade, and likely longer (Photo: Bloomberg)

Can developing economies have high growth without using coal? A debate

9 min read . 09 Feb 2023

A medical officer inspects a quarantine center at the Sarusojai sports complex in Guwahati (Photo: AP)

Opinion | Disparity in the era of coronavirus: The disposables divide

4 min read . 31 Mar 2020

Opinion | We need a quality revolution in public policy decision-making

4 min read . 30 May 2019

Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

Opinion | Infra for charging EVs is not an urgent need

4 min read . 06 Dec 2018

Over the long term, the return on investment on exploration on an average is very poor. Photo: Mint

Opinion | Exploring a nation’s natural wealth

4 min read . 11 Oct 2018

As long as a cell tower isn’t illegally transmitting signals (radiation) that are too high, and you’re not too near one, a modestly nearby cell tower results in lower radiation than a distant one. Photo: Mint

Improving India’s mobile phone service

4 min read . 17 Apr 2018

Time-of-day pricing will take time to roll out for households, but EVs offer a good opportunity for creating a new category of electricity consumption. Photo: AP

What will fuel India’s electric vehicles?

4 min read . 19 Feb 2018

Instead of subsidizing kerosene, the same money could progressively be re-allocated for rural electrification. Photo: Mint

Can the Saubhagya scheme work?

4 min read . 31 Oct 2017

The centre has pushed down renewable energy costs through large-scale bids; even wind has moved from a feed-in tariff to a competitive bidding regime now. Photo: Bloomberg

Challenges ahead for clean energy

7 min read . 28 Sep 2017

If the national energy policy simply uses the government’s coal targets, it presents a rosier than actual picture for the railways, when analysis suggests otherwise. Photo: AFP

Is the draft national energy policy actionable?

5 min read . 22 Aug 2017

Finance minister Arun Jaitley. Photo: PTI

Rethinking the budget in a post-GST India

4 min read . 03 Jul 2017

Pushing for subsidies for the rich putting solar panels on their roof may not be the best idea. Photo: Bloomberg

Making a smart energy grid work for India

7 min read . 29 Jun 2017

US energy demand is generally flat, but total energy demand in India may grow about 7% annually. Photo: AFP

Clean energy can cement Indo-US ties

4 min read . 21 Jun 2017

Markets matter, but there is also a need for government and policy inputs. Photo: Bloomberg

The future of electric vehicles in India

4 min read . 12 May 2017

Subsidizing any consumption through end-user prices creates distortions. Photo: Hemant Mishra/Mint

Delhi’s inefficient electricity subsidies

4 min read . 14 Apr 2017

While all power producers face counter-party risk, this is particularly acute for renewable energy. Photo: Bloomberg

No such thing as a perfect renewable energy contract

4 min read . 21 Feb 2017