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Jeffrey Sachs Praises Adani Group’s Large-Scale Green Energy Edge

Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs praised the Adani Group for its large-scale clean energy deployment, which he says gives it a global edge in the transition to green technologies. He warned that the global climate response remains inadequate, with warming potentially reaching 1.8-1.9 degrees Celsius by the mid-2030s. Sachs urged India to translate its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision into concrete planning across energy, education, and infrastructure. He expressed confidence that India could become the world’s second-largest economy by 2047 and urged global cooperation.

Key Points: Jeffrey Sachs: Adani Group’s Scale Key to Clean Energy

  • Jeffrey Sachs praises Adani Group’s large-scale clean energy deployment
  • Scale drives down costs and builds expertise in renewables
  • Global climate response remains inadequate, warming accelerating
  • India should lead globally, translate vision into concrete planning
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Large-scale deployment gives Adani Group global edge in clean energy transition: Jeffrey Sachs

Economist Jeffrey Sachs says Adani Group’s large-scale deployment gives it a global edge in clean energy transition, while urging stronger climate action.

"Such an approach not only helps create national champions but can also position firms as global leaders in emerging sectors like renewable energy. - Jeffrey Sachs"

New Delhi, April 30

Renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs has praised the clean energy push of the Adani Group -- highlighting how large-scale deployment can create a decisive advantage in the global transition to green technologies.

At the Resilient Futures Summit 2026, Sachs said that one of the key lessons from the rollout of new technologies is the power of scale, noting that companies like Adani Group are able to drive down costs and build expertise through rapid and extensive deployment.

"Such an approach not only helps create national champions but can also position firms as global leaders in emerging sectors like renewable energy," he added.

However, he cautioned that while individual players and countries like India are making progress, the global response to climate change remains inadequate.

Sachs pointed out that despite over three decades of discussions on decarbonisation, most countries still lack a clear and actionable strategy.

He warned that the world has already reached around 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming, with the pace of temperature rise accelerating, potentially pushing global temperatures close to 1.8-1.9 degrees Celsius by the mid-2030s.

Referring to India's long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Sachs said the country has an advantage in thinking ahead but must translate that vision into concrete planning across sectors such as energy, education, infrastructure, and transport.

He emphasised the need to prepare for a future where the world could be at or above two degrees Celsius of warming, which would pose significant challenges but can still be managed with the right policies.

He also underscored the importance of institutions like NITI Aayog as central planning hubs that can guide long-term strategy through data, technology insights, and policy coordination.

"While large corporations like Adani will play a crucial role in driving investments and innovation, a strong national framework is essential to align efforts," Sachs said.

Looking ahead, Sachs expressed confidence in India's global rise, projecting that the country could become the world's second-largest economy by 2047 and eventually the largest in the decades beyond.

He urged India to take on a leadership role not just domestically but globally, advocating for cooperation among major powers rather than conflict.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some global recognition for Indian companies! We've been hearing doom and gloom about climate change for decades, but at least India is walking the talk. Adani's green hydrogen push could be a game-changer. But Sachs is right—we need a national roadmap, not just corporate efforts.
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Michael C
Sachs knows his stuff. The concept of "learning by doing" at scale is real—look at how China did it with solar panels. If Adani can replicate that in India, it's a win for everyone. But 1.5°C warming already? That's scary. We need more than just private sector enthusiasm.
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Kavya N
I appreciate the optimism but let's be real—Adani Group has massive debt and environmental clearance issues. Can we talk about what happens to local communities when these huge solar parks displace farmland? Green energy is necessary, but not at the cost of rural livelihoods. Just saying. 🤷‍♀️
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James A
Sachs is spot on about India needing a concrete plan for 2047. We're great at big visions but execution is where we stumble. NITI Aayog should coordinate across states and sectors—renewable energy alone won't solve climate change if transport and agriculture stay fossil-fuel dependent.
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Rohit L
Love that Sachs mentioned India becoming the second-largest economy by 2047! But we need to decarbonize intelligently, not just keep building coal plants while talking up renewables. Adani's scale is impressive, but their record on coal mining is contradictory. Consistency matters, yaar.

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