Renewables Vs Coal: Why Clean Energy Makes Economic Sense, Says Sumant Sinha

At the Business Today Infrastructure Summit, Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, in conversation with Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman & CEO, ReNew, discusses whether India's renewable energy transition can lead to lower electricity costs for consumers. Sinha explains why the rapid adoption of renewable energy has been driven by economics rather than just climate goals, arguing that renewables are now cheaper than coal-based power. He also highlights the role of battery storage, technological advancements, and policy support in making clean energy more affordable. The discussion explores how falling renewable energy costs, fixed long-term pricing, and continued innovation could reshape India's power sector while balancing affordability, energy security, and sustainability for consumers and businesses alike.