₹1 Lakh Grant for Journalists: Write on India's Renewable Energy Transition – Apply Now!

Applications Invited for Text Reports on Renewable Energy in India

???? Organization: Earth Journalism Network (EJN)
???? Apply By: March 3, 2025
???? Grant Amount: ₹1,00,000 INR

???? About the Organization

Earth Journalism Network (EJN) was established in 2004 and has grown into a global network of reporters and media outlets. The organization aims to strengthen local journalism to serve communities and policymakers in tackling climate and environmental crises.

Journalists today face significant challenges, including financial constraints, misinformation, and lack of resources. EJN provides support to ensure rigorous, well-researched environmental reporting that holds power accountable and drives action.

???? About the Grant

EJN is offering financial and editorial support to selected communicators in India to produce in-depth text reports on India’s transition to renewable energy.

✅ Key Focus Areas:

• Progress of clean energy transition in India
• Challenges and barriers in achieving the targets
• Scalable and replicable solutions to empower communities
• Impactful stories that can influence policymakers and communities

???? Background:
India has set a target of 500 GW renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030. However, as of the end of 2024, the installed capacity stood at 162 GW. With only five years left, the country faces significant challenges in scaling up RE.

???? Challenges in India’s RE Transition

• Payment delays to renewable energy firms
• Inadequate grid capacity
• Unclear policies on repowering old wind turbines
• Land shortages for new projects
• Uneven adoption of rooftop solar

The grant aims to highlight these challenges while also exploring innovative solutions to accelerate India's clean energy transition.

???? Themes & Report Expectations

EJN welcomes unique, data-driven, and impactful reports on:
✅ Renewable energy generation, transmission, and financing
✅ Decentralization and community-driven renewable energy initiatives
✅ Replicable and scalable solutions for clean energy transition
✅ Policy analysis related to clean energy adoption in India

???? What EJN is NOT Looking For:

❌ Reports advocating for a specific response or policy
❌ Reports that profile individuals or organizations
❌ Uncritical "good news" stories without in-depth analysis
❌ Self-published blogs, newsletters, or reports for PR purposes
❌ Video or radio reports (only text-based reports are eligible)

???? Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)

???? Applicants must be based in India
???? Groups of communicators can apply, but one lead applicant must be responsible for funds and communication
???? Only text reports are eligible (but can include images, maps, and infographics)
???? Freelancers, staff reporters, and independent journalists are welcome
????‍???? Women, Indigenous, and marginalized community communicators are encouraged to apply
????️ Applications can be in English, Hindi, Marathi, or Tamil

???? How to Apply?

???? Deadline: March 3, 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
???? Apply Here: Earth Journalism Network Application Portal
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