As solar industry booms, time to start thinking about recycling
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that the global solar photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity is expected to increase beyond 1,600 Gigawatts (GW) by 2030.
Electric vehicles have the potential to fuel India’s growth
The potential benefits on various fronts—from fiscal to health and employment—could be game-changing.
A simple diagram could help your city manage water better. Here's how!
Non-Revenue Water (NRW) or unaccounted-for water is high in Indian cities because of outdated water systems, illegal connections, leakages, poor maintenance and lack of proper mapping of the distribution system. The average NRW in India is between 30 to 50%. Clearly, there is a gap in our management of water and the solution may lie in reconsidering how we look at water flow.
CSP: a long-term solar technology
In the race to achieve India’s National Solar Mission (NSM) targets, one important solar technology is slowly disappearing. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), a solar thermal-based technology for power generation, which showed considerable technical potential, is being sidelined. It is losing out due to economics compared to its rival, solar photovoltaics (PV).
Urban Observatories: A kaleidoscope for cities
Can the application of data science and technology make the urban planning process more responsive to the changing patterns of spatial activity? Largely, yes. What the process needs is the continuous collection and analysis of appropriate urban data that can be envisaged spatially and analysed to obtain various possible types of correlation.
Integrated Power Sector Roadmap for Bihar
Bihar has embarked on several major initiatives that are likely to transform the shape of its power sector. Some of these initiatives are mentioned below.
Connectivity to all villages and provision of 100% access to all rural and urban households:
As a result of this improved access, the state is likely to experience a significant increase in electricity demand in the coming years.
Continued Support for the Implementation of UDAY Initiatives in Karnataka
An important concern with distribution companies (DISCOMs) is the wide gap between the costs incurred and the revenue realised by them. CSTEP proposes to carve out an implementation plan to improve the actual revenue realised for the energy supplied by focusing on three areas:
Karnataka Distribution Sector Landscape
The launch of Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) in November 2015 gave new hope to the ailing distribution companies (DISCOMs) in India. Karnataka signed up for UDAY with a view to improve its operational efficiency. The DISCOMs under the scheme have to reduce Aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses to 14.2% , and bring down the gap between average cost of supply (ACS) and average revenue realisation (ARR) to zero by 2019.
Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation
Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation