With increasing contribution of solar PV based systems in our energy mix, it is crucial to understand their vulnerabilities. Various factors can affect the performance of PV systems. In this context, CSTEP explores questions such as: What is the effect of standard module degradation on plant techno-economics, for locations spread across different climate zones? What is the permissible rate of annual module degradation such that the plant remains financially viable? What is the effect of the cleaning cycle on plant techno-economics (via soiling losses)?

This report is written to enlighten the reader about the quantity of radioactive waste generated and how it is being managed and what are the courses of action required for effective containment and disposal.

Low Carbon Strategies for Inclusive Growth - An Interim Report

The final report of the expert group on low carbon strategies for inclusive growth.

Indigenisation of Lithium-ion battery manufacturing: A Techno-Economic Feasibility Assessment

Karnataka Electricity Demand Forecasting FY17-22

Integrated Urban Sanitation Decision Support Tool

In 2017, Karnataka became the first Indian state to announce an EV Policy. In this project, CSTEP identified key barriers in large-scale EV penetration, towards preparing a long-term implementation plan for public electric bus (e-bus) transportation for Bengaluru.

Economics of fast breeder reactors Indian Scenario

The study is an attempt to identify if more industrial manufacturing units could be added to the existing list of sectors leading to PAT 'deepening'. This study aimed to explore the possibility of deepening the scope of energy savings by introducing more industrial units into PAT from within the existing cement, fertilizer, iron and steel, textile, pulp and paper and Chlor-Alkali sectors. It concludes that there are a large number of small-scale units which do not fall under the PAT criteria of notifying as DC.