GEAPP, or the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, has announced three key initiatives to advance India’s energy transition agenda.
These include a Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) in collaboration with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), DUET (Digitalization of Utilities for Energy Transition), and ENTICE 2.0 (Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge).
Together, these initiatives bridge financing gaps, enhance institutional capacity, and foster cost-efficient, scalable solutions to support India’s clean energy transition.
The announcement was recently made at a convention that brought together key industry leaders to discuss an action-oriented roadmap towards India’s goal of building 500 GW of renewable energy capacity.
The initiatives:
GEAPP’s involvement in the Multi-Donor Trust Fund, DUET, and ENTICE 2.0 underscores its commitment to driving innovation and addressing the challenges of reliable, clean energy access and climate change in India.
MDTF:
GEAPP strengthened its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s Multi-Donor Trust Fund, which aims to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects.
As the lead organization for the MDTF, ISA will drive the overarching vision and strategic direction of the program, ensuring that solar energy initiatives meet the needs of its member countries.
GEAPP, through its project management unit, will support ISA by providing governance oversight, facilitating fundraising efforts, and leveraging its expertise in energy transition planning, financing, and project implementation.
DUET:
This is a program focused on the digitization of grid systems through the development of a technology suite in which all grid assets are digitally captured (including geo-coordinates, specifications, etc.) and integrated with live smart sensors for real-time data. The system will conduct load flow analysis and real-time tracking of voltage, current, and phase data to reduce transmission and distribution losses. It will also assist in BESS deployment and DRE integration into the grid.
ENTICE 2.0:
Powered by GEAPP, it is a platform designed to identify, nurture, and scale innovative solutions that have the potential to accelerate India’s startup ecosystem and help achieve its sustainability goals.
First launched in 2023, ENTICE aims to help scale innovations for the energy transition by facilitating access to funding, market linkages, and mentorship. ENTICE 2.0 will kickstart in January 2025 and will go beyond the scope of ENTICE 1.0 by focusing on supporting and scaling investable opportunities.
Thought leadership:
Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, ISA, said, “This agreement marks an exciting step in our ongoing collaboration with GEAPP to accelerate the clean energy transition. By aligning our efforts through partnership, we are better positioned to deliver sustainable and impactful solutions to countries seeking to scale solar energy. GEAPP’s expertise will help grow the Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) into a powerful tool to deliver renewable energy access in our member countries and support the realization of their climate and energy goals.”
“At GEAPP, we believe that the path to a sustainable and inclusive future lies in accelerating the transition to renewable energy, particularly in emerging markets that are poised to drive global change. The signing of the MDTF with ISA highlights the critical role of strategic alliances in mobilizing resources to accelerate clean energy adoption. Our initiatives, such as ENTICE 2.0 and DUET, aim to foster innovation and deliver scalable solutions that drive sustainable economic growth and empower communities. By allying with diverse partners, we can unlock the full potential of renewable energy and create a more resilient global energy system,” said Woochong Um, CEO, GEAPP.
Saurabh Kumar, Vice President, India, GEAPP, also presented the Alliance’s three-year strategy and impact targets for India, with a specific focus on ENTICE 2.0 and contributions to Energy Transition Planning (ETP).
