Indian electricity distribution sector remains elusive of competition and market principles; and past reforms have failed to produce the desired outcomes. A denovo rethink on the distribution reform programs is needed and for this purpose, we undertake a within country analysis of India and...

Countries retiring old, polluting and uneconomical coal plants are looking to repurpose them for productive end uses. In this paper, we undertake a cost-benefit analysis for a representative coal plant (1000 MW) and examine the value proposition of repurposing over decommissioning for coal...