Renewables and Energy Efficiency
Solar: CSTEP is actively involved in shaping solar policy at both the state and central levels. CSTEP’s pioneering work in the field of aerial imagery-based rooftop solar potential assessment in cities has gained traction in Karnataka and Bihar. CSTEP also works with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to design systems for solar-based electrification in challenging locations. CSTEP is a knowledge partner for the Government of Karnataka for solar technology and policy analyses.
Regulatory and Financial
The following are the regulatory and statutory aspects pertaining to CSTEP:
- Incorporated under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.
- Registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
- Registration as a Wholly Charitable Trust under section 12A(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961
- Approval under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961
- Recognition as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Ministry of Science and Technology
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About Us
The Center for Study of Science, Technology & Policy (CSTEP) is a not-for-profit research organisation with a mission to enrich policymaking with innovative approaches, using science and technology for a sustainable, secure, and inclusive society. Our research spans across areas such as Renewable Energy, Air Pollution, Power, Urban Development, Transport, Materials and Storage, Climate and Energy Policy, and Artificial Intelligence for Development.