PM Modi Says Renewables Cushioned Iran War Blow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that investment in renewable energy helped cushion the blow from the Iran war. The headline links India's clean energy push to the economic effect of the conflict.
Context
India imports most of its crude oil and much of its gas, so conflict in West Asia can push up fuel and power costs. Shifting to solar and wind lowers that exposure over time.
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