The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) is one of India's leading think tanks, with a mission to enrich policymaking with innovative approaches using science and technology for a sustainable, secure and inclusive society.
Read Moredrop in emissions from the domestic sector in Patna can be expected, if the city promotes the use of induction stoves and LPG.
CSTEP works in critical areas such as environment, energy and strategic materials to enable sustainable growth. We are also involved in cutting-edge research that incorporates Artificial Intelligence for social good and computational tools and modelling to provide solutions for complex developmental issues in India.
Microgrids have the potential to play a major role in the electrification of villages even under adverse circumstances. Writing in ETEnergyWorld, Abhishek Nath, Sector Head-Energy & Power, underlines the need for performance evaluation of microgrid-electrified villages and pilot studies to ensure reliable and affordable power supply in sensitive environments.
Read MoreThe Indian power sector is working towards affordable and reliable power supply for all. To support this transition, we do modelling studies, perform techno-economic analysis, and suggest policy recommendations.
- Aniket Baregama, Research Engineer
CSTEP launched the Empower series of blog articles to simplify the power sector for non-technical readers. Through the series, we hope to explain how every step of the journey of electricity affects the consumer. In the first article, we introduced you to the many actors involved in the journey of electricity. The second article of the series explains the costs involved in electricity gener
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"CSTEP has been by far, one of our best investments in India. CSTEP marries very well the policy needs with the capacity to provide top-level advice."
- Leonardo Lacerda, Director-Environment, Oak Foundation
"Two key values I have witnessed at CSTEP are integrity and humility, because of which they have managed to build very good long-term relationships."
- Dr Samar Verma, Former Programme Manager, IDRC
"CSTEP is a good and trustworthy partner. They understand the multi-faceted and interconnected challenges that we face and have used their abilities in economics, science and IT to inform the policy world in which we work together."
- Krishan Dhawan, Former CEO, Shakti Sustainable Energy FoundationThe Centre for Air Pollution Studies at CSTEP will be preparing emission inventories for 122 non-attainment cities in India.
