Currently, an estimated third of the global population is under some form of government-imposed lockdown measure aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. These lockdown measures have had various negative economic effects and could decrease electricity demand (Business Insider 2020). This insight compares the effects of Saudi Arabia’s and India’s COVID-19 lockdowns on their respective electricity sectors.

Research Associate Yagyavalk Bhatt is a research associate in the Transport and Urban Infrastructure program. His ongoing research portfolio at KAPSARC covers… Yagyavalk Bhatt is a research associate in the Transport and Urban Infrastructure program. His ongoing research portfolio at KAPSARC covers various projects related to economic research and analysis. These include examining the cost-benefit of rail electrification in Saudi Arabia and the potential impact and cost-effectiveness of the supply- and demand-side policies on the adoption of fuel-efficient vehicles and associated energy demand in India. His work also includes electricity market integration within the GCC and wider MENA region. He has authored and contributed to numerous research papers and studies related to the transportation and electricity sectors. Yagyavalk has a master’s degree in renewable energy management and engineering and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communication.
Expertise
- Road Transport
- Rail
- Plug-In Electric Vehicles
- Oil & Gas
- Renewable Energy
- Clean Energy Fuels
Publications See all Yagyavalk Bhatt’s publications

India’s Ambition to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2070: Uncertainty and Opportunity
Currently, an estimated third of the global population is under some form of government-imposed lockdown…
29th December 2021
Barriers to and Opportunities for Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification in India: Insights From a Survey of Experts
Currently, an estimated third of the global population is under some form of government-imposed lockdown…
5th October 2021