In January 2022, IIT Dharwad launched the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE).
The United Nations has identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for achieving a better future for all.
SDG-7 is Affordable and Clean Energy (ACE).
The impact of any development in this domain has the potential to create a multiplier effect as energy is a key input in income and economic progress, ensuring minimum healthcare, education, transportation, communication facilities in remote regions, minimizing damage to the environment, etc.
As one can see many other SDGs are closely linked with ACE, e.g. SDG-8 Decent work and growth, SDG-3 Good health and wellbeing, SDG-13 Climate action, to mention a few.