# Inside India's astonishing solar revolution | Kanika Chawla

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Podcast: [TED Tech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-tech-504556)
Published: 2026-01-23T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In 2014, the world’s second largest coal consumer made a bold promise: to increase its solar capacity from three gigawatts to 100 gigawatts in just eight years. Many people called it overly ambitious, but energy expert Kanika Chawla saw the opportunity of a lifetime. She tells the story of how India became a solar powerhouse, turning an expensive dream into an economic reality — and creating a model for other countries to follow suit. After, Sherrell reflects on what drives the green economy and the growth strategy other companies can follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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