Integrated Value Chain Approach for Agrivoltaic Systems
The narrative on agrivoltaics (agriPV) primarily revolves around farmers, recognising their central role in integrating solar energy with agriculture. Increasing farmer incomes and other co-benefits is a critical component in any government plan for agriPV across the globe. However, in a country as diverse as India, it is crucial to explore innovative strategies for agriPV that go beyond the farmer-centric business model. In this context, engaging companies working in the agricultural space can be instrumental for the advancement of agriPV.
The role of BIPV in India’s distributed RE landscape
India’s relentless drive towards the ambitious 280 GW solar target for 2030 is riddled with obstacles. Recent trends show that availability of land for solar projects is becoming a cause for concern. For example, after the 2 GW Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka, plans were announced in 2019 to have three more parks (2.5 GW each) in Kopal, Bidar, and Gadag, but land parcels for these parks could not be identified in the last 4 years.
How firm and dispatchable renewable energy is transforming India’s sustainable energy landscape
By 2030, India aims to source 50% of electric power from non-fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions by 45% from 2005 levels. To achieve this target, the 2023 National Electricity Plan by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has estimated the need for 486 GW of variable renewables (solar and wind).
Address the surging energy demand
On August 25, 2023, Karnataka clocked the highest-ever peak demand for energy at 16,950 MW. This unusual surge (the state normally experiences peak demand in the summer months) was driven by factors such as escalated energy consumption due to the provision of free power up to 200 units/month to domestic consumers, poor rainfall leading to increased energy consumption by farmers, and heightened commercial and industrial activities within the state.
Senior Analyst
The Senior Analyst will be a part of the Hydrogen team, which is involved in evaluating technologies and influencing policy landscape towards the proliferation of a hydrogen ecosystem in India, contributing to India’s clean energy goal. For this role, we are seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in engineering and a sound understanding of engineering processes (unit operations). The candidate is expected to have exposure to financial modelling, especially within the realm of clean energy.
Breathing in Bengaluru: Silent Killer on Wheels
Public health is a fundamental pillar of society, with inextricable links to a country’s economic growth. For a service-, agriculture-, and manufacturing-driven economy like India with a population of over 140 crore, citizen welfare directly influences labour force participation and productivity.
Collaborative Approach: Leveraging regional alliances for green energy growth
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Multi-season mobile monitoring campaign of on-road air pollution in Bengaluru, India
Mobile monitoring can supplement regulatory measurements, particularly in low-income countries where stationary monitoring is sparse. Here, we report results from a ~ year-long mobile monitoring campaign of on-road concentrations of black carbon (BC), ultrafine particles (UFP), and carbon dioxide (CO2) in Bengaluru, India. The study route included 150 unique kms (average: ~22 repeat measurements per monitored road segment).