Mobile-Monitoring Campaign for Air Pollution Studies in Bengaluru
Stationary monitoring is the most commonly adopted method to understand the air pollution levels in India. However, these stations fail to capture local variations in concentration levels. In areas where the emissions and concentrations levels exhibit fine-scale spatial variability, understanding local sources will be key for policymakers to implement effective measures. Sensors installed in mobile platforms have been used to generate evidence at a more granular level.
Comprehensive Clean Air Action Plan for Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur is one of the 20 most polluted cities in the world (WHO, 2019), in terms of particulate matter (PM,) and has also been identified as one of the non-attainment cities under NCAP. In this context, a clean air action plan was prepared under which an emission inventory was developed for Muzaffarpur. Several focused group discussions with the line departments were conducted to frame source-specific control measures for the city.
Comprehensive Clean Air Action Plan for Gaya
Gaya is one of the well-known pilgrimage cities in India, attracting tourists from across the globe. Gaya is also known for its air pollution levels. It is one of the five most polluted cities in the world, in terms of particulate matter (PM) (WHO, 2018). It has also been identified as one of the non-attainment cities under NCAP. In this context, CSTEP collaborated with Urban Emissions, ADRI, and the Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) to prepare a clean air action plan.
Why renewable energy projects need smart siting
The current government has set an ambitious RE target of 450 GW by 2030. Though RE plants are considered green, they could have unintended impacts. Recent projects in this sector have been troubled by unintended socio-ecological conflicts due to flaws while siting land parcels and inadequate planning.
Does increasing the spatial resolution in dynamical downscaling impact climate change projection of Indian summer monsoon, population and GDP?
High-resolution regional climate model (RCM) simulations are found to be very useful in deriving realistic climate change projection information. This study uses high-resolution dynamical downscaling framework (CCSM4-WRF) for India. To delineate the advantage of high resolution, we compared the results of 9-km resolution CCSM4-WRF simulations against the 50-km resolution RCM simulations under Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment-South Asia (CORDEX-SA) program.
Policy Matters - May 2021
A monthly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.
Energy Storage Considerations: Applications, Issues and Solutions
India has set itself a renewable energy (RE) target of 175 GW and 450 GW for 2022 and 2030, respectively. With the country bracing up to meet these targets, and given the intermittent nature of RE, energy storage systems (ESSs) are required to balance the grid.
How Battery Storage Technology Paves Way for a Renewable-powered Future?
Battery energy storage (BES) technology is set to play a crucial role in helping India achieve net -zero carbon emission goals. The country is committed to increasing the renewable energy (RE) share in power generation by 40% and reducing carbon emissions by 33-35%, by 2030. Currently, the share of RE in the primary energy-supply mix is approximately 20%. This is projected to reach 100% by 2050.
Roadmap for KPCL
Karnataka is leading in installed RE capacity among Indian states and has the technical potential for further growth. The state-run power generating company, Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), can transition to RE and contribute to the state’s renewable mix. KPCL can also optimize operations of its coal assets by offering generation flexibility through thermal-RE bundling and exploring alternative revenue streams.
A roadmap for Karnataka state power generation companies
Electricity generation companies (GENCOs) are currently in the throes of a transition. There is ample availability of renewable energy (RE), and that too at a price cheaper than that charged by conventional power plants. Therefore, power demand from distribution companies (DISCOMs) is shifting from coal-based thermal power plants to RE power plants.