The USAID PACE-D 2.0 RE program delivered several innovative and state-of-the-art solutions to enable the achievement of RE targets reliably and cost-effectively. The video showcases the program components, key activities, and outcomes. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government. The United States of America and India have 70 years long and successful partnership in the energy sector. Under the U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership, USAID is committed to supporting India in achieving its goal of 40 percent energy from non-fossil sources by 2030. Partnership to Advance Clean Energy – Deployment 2.0 (PACE-D 2.0 RE) is implemented by USAID in partnership with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy from 2019 to 2021. The program focused on three components: 1. improving strategic planning for renewable energy 2. scaling grid-connected Distributed Solar 3. enabling innovative procurement strategies for large-scale renewable energy Three cross-cutting themes have been identified for the PACE-D 2.0 RE program: 1. capacity building 2. outreach 3. collaborations. PACE-D 2.0 RE Program worked with multiple States and national agencies in India. The program partnered with the states of Assam, Jharkhand, and Gujarat, and Solar Energy Corporation of India and Indian Railways, and the Confederation of Indian Industries to develop scalable, innovative solutions. The program has been scaled to other states and central agencies also. PACE-D 2.0 RE delivered five innovative solutions to complement and supplement the efforts of MNRE in achieving the 2030 renewable energy target. The program delivered five innovative solutions to complement and supplement the efforts of MNRE in achieving the 2030 renewable energy target. Innovative solution 1: Under the guidance of national agencies, IT experts developed an indigenous REPOSE software tool. REPOSE helps to accurately forecast mid-and long-term power demand, simulate various renewable energy scenarios, optimize costs, and provide renewable energy plans for utilities and states. Assam, Jharkhand, Punjab, Orissa, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are using the REPOSE tool. By 2030 Assam can use 30% renewable energy and save 8% cost for the business-as-usual scenarios. Innovative solution 2: Innovative Super RESCO model for low paying consumers model benefits for DISCOMs, consumers, and state governments. It improves the quality of energy services to low-paying consumers and helps reduce T&D losses, one of the major challenges faced by DISCOMs. Jharkhand state is implementing a 25MW project using this business model. Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited has released the tender of 25 MW to ground test the model. An annual saving of $800 can be achieved of 15 percent power of residential customers are met by solar rooftop. Innovative solution 3: A market-based approach to enhance quality and safety of rooftop solar projects. PACE-D 2.0 RE program in partnership with the Green Business Center of Confederation of Indian established a market-based dynamic vendor rating framework. The vendor rating will be available to EPCs from September 2021 onwards. Innovative solution 4: Sharing benefits of low-cost RE with customers (Green TOD Tariff). The program in partnership with Assam, developed the concept of Green time of the day Tariff (Green ToD) to help the state utilize the low-cost renewable energy. Lowering green ToD by 10% will increase the demand by 0.6% and shift the demand by 4% at the national level. Innovative solution 5: Innovative RE procurement to increase RE use at reduced cost Four new approaches: Demand-side integration Grid integration Strategic energy planning Market integration The program supported the Solar Energy Cooperation of India in the design of 1.6 GW of RE power. The program also supported the Indian Railways to develop an RTC power tender of 150 MW PACE-D 2.0 RE developed eight white papers. The screenshots of cover pages are showcased in the slide. The first four white papers are on the super RESCO model, optimization of Assam supply resources, value of solar analysis for India, and System friendly RE procurement. The remaining four white papers are model regulations for planning, distributed solar quality and safety, DISCOM resource planning in RE environment, and behind-the-meter solar plus storage. Knowledge repository on PACE-D 2.0 RE website: The program has developed the knowledge repository on the PACE-D website at www.pace-d.com/resources/ Capacity building: PACE-D 2.0 RE built capacity on several topics. The capacity building topics were – long-term and medium-term planning under RE environment, super RESCO model for deployment of solar rooftop, green TOD tariff, and system-friendly RE procurement. 1100 people trained from 220 institutions. There were 5 online certificate programs and more than 40 webinars and workshops. Stakeholders speak: The program during its implementation received recognition, from several national and state agencies. Long-term collaborations: The program developed long-term collaborations with industry and academia. The program developed partnerships with CII, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Kanpur. Journey continued despite COVID-19: Screenshots of virtual meeting in Assam, remote e-learning in Punjab, and virtual program review meeting with MNRE The program was able to deliver and achieve results with its proactive strategies, local partnerships, and utilizing digital and communication tools. Program memories Photograph of meeting with MNRE Photograph of the first workshop held in Assam on August 19, 2019 Photograph of the release of two white papers held on November 1, 2019 in New Delhi. Thanks and appreciation to program partners Logos of Government of Assam, Government of Jharkhand, Government of Gujarat, Indian Railways, SECI and CII Implementation team: (Logos of implementation team) Tetra Tech, PRDC, En-Genuity, Guidehouse, Idam Infrastructures, GERMI, NREL and Berkeley Lab The U.S. -India partnership will continue to actively support India in achieving renewable energy targets for 2030. 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