1. Tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency
Expand renewable energy deployment and efficiency improvements by tripling the use of renewables and doubling energy efficiency, supported by resilient power grids, sustainable transition minerals, and sectoral initiatives in cooling, data centers, and infrastructure resilience.
Case Studies
SSE Viking wind farm and subsea cable boosts U.K. clean energy from Shetland, Scotland
The Viking Wind Farm in Shetland, with its 260 km subsea cable to the UK grid, generates 443 MW—enough for 500,000 homes—boosting renewables and the local economy.
Smart policy drives access to affordable and super-efficient fans in India
India’s ceiling fan market can be transformed through bulk procurement programs that increase adoption, make fans more affordable, improve energy efficiency, and reduce electricity consumption and emissions.
Red Sea Wind Energy Wind Power Plant at the Gulf of Suez
The GoSII wind project in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez has a 650MW capacity, generating up to 3,000 GWh/year, boosting clean energy and delivering key environmental and economic benefits locally and nationally.
Neoenergia connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo with new transmission line, boosting the energy transition in Brazil
Neoenergia invests R$ 3.8 billion to build a 1,600 km, 500 kV transmission line connecting Minas Gerais and São Paulo, enhancing Brazil’s energy grid and supporting renewable energy growth by 2027.
Adani Green’s Khavda: Building the World’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant
Adani Green’s Khavda plant, the world’s largest renewable energy project, generates 30 GW of clean power on barren land, powering 16M homes and advancing India’s net-zero goals by 2070.
UN cites Tamil Nadu’s ‘Cool Roof’ project as a climate mitigation innovation
Tamil Nadu’s Cool Roof project, backed by UNEP, cut indoor temps by 5–8°C in 200 homes. Cited by the UN, it’s now scaling up as a proven urban heat mitigation solution
Integrated Townships and Cooler Settlements: What Planned Developments Reveal About Heat Sensitive Urban Planning.
A study comparing Amara and Manorama Nagar shows that thoughtful planning, zoning, and green design can lower urban heat by up to 4°C, proving dense cities can still be thermally comfortable.
Re-Thinking Urban Heat Islands: High Density yet Cooler Urban Development
Planned urban developments with green spaces, reflective materials, and heat-sensitive layouts can reduce urban heat islands, making dense cities cooler and more climate-resilient.