Power Sector Transition Plan of a Coal-Rich Region in India with High-Resolution Spatio-Temporal Data Based Model

This paper argues that a fit-for-purpose model and datasets are necessary to generate transition pathways for the electricity generation sector at the subnational level. The study presents methodology, data, and results focusing at West Bengal, India. Results show that integrating demand-side flexibility (DSF) leads to transformative outcomes: adopting a thermal mix renewable scenario with intraday load-shifting could reduce 77% of CO2 emissions by 2040 with a 13% increase in total investment.