Existing and Emerging Lithium-ion Battery Technologies for India
This technical brief examines existing and emerging lithium-ion battery technologies. It also compares various lithium battery chemistries to identify the preferred options for both electric vehicles and renewable energy applications in the Indian landscape.
Adapting to the pandemic with a human touch
The present pandemic has possibly been one of the most disruptive events in our lives, both professionally and personally. It has dislodged us from our comfort zones and challenged us to find novel ways to work, collaborate, and interact. Like everybody else, the Human Resources (HR) team at the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) in India had to adapt and evolve to keep up with this unique situation.
This article is an overview of some of the challenges the CSTEP HR team has faced, and how we’ve overcome them.
Webinar: Solar Mini-Grid for Improved Energy Access
The webinar 'Solar Mini-Grid for Improved Energy Access' was held on 9 September 2020. It presented CSTEP’s Solar Techno-Economic Model for Photovoltaics (CSTEM PV) and discussed technology advancements and opportunities for rural energy access. The event was attended by 114 participants.
To know more about the tool, watch CSTEM PV 2 Tool - An introduction to the tool.
Launch: ‘CSTEP’s Rooftop Evaluation for Solar Tool’ (CREST)
'CSTEP's Rooftop Evaluation for Solar Tool' (CREST) was launched online on 2 September 2020. Designed on the basis of an aerial survey of Bengaluru, using airborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, the tool will enable a higher uptake of rooftop solar in India.
India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) 2020
The India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) 2020 was organised on 25 & 26 August.The summit is CSTEP's flagship event on air pollution, and is organised every year by the Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) at CSTEP.
Policy Matters - July 2020
A monthly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.
Policy Matters - June 2020
A monthly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.
Act on the source to check air pollution
In this Q&A, Research Scientist Dr Pratima Singh notes some key issues and observations on India's Air Pollution story, specifically the need for scientific assessments that can provide good quality insights for policies.
Data: The Missing Link to Solving Air Pollution
The India Clean Air Summit (ICAS), CSTEP's flagship event on air pollution, was envisaged as a platform to consolidate the latest findings, solutions, and concepts on air pollution. The summit aims to bring scientists, researchers, policymakers, and communicators under one roof to discuss and find informed and implementable solutions to improve our air quality.
(*This blog article has been authored by the Communication & Policy Engagement Team at CSTEP.)