Why Northeast matters for EU’s green connectivity vision (opens original article in a new tab)

Northeast India's significant renewable energy potential and climate vulnerability make it a focus for EU green infrastructure investments, despite challenges in development and coordination.

• Northeast India has 130 gigawatts of renewable energy potential, mainly hydropower and solar, but only 2.3 gigawatts are installed.
• The EU is promoting green infrastructure investments in Northeast India due to its climate vulnerability and energy potential, aligning with the Global Gateway initiative.
• The region's challenges include difficult terrain, investment gaps, and institutional coordination issues, which hinder renewable energy development.