A straw in the wind - Will achieving grid parity propel India’s offshore wind?
India is endowed with a 71 GW offshore wind potential, as per the assessment by the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), but the country is yet to set up its first offshore wind plant. In a timely move, the Government of India has initiated bids for offshore wind development of a 4 GW capacity recently.
On India’s ‘heat action plans’
Come summer, we are used to seeing heat alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for various parts of India. This year, these alerts began in February itself. Parts of the northeast and western India have already reported appreciably warm temperatures (3.1-5 degrees Celsius above normal) before the start of summer.
ICAS 2024: The Participatory Future of Air Quality Management
The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) conducted its flagship event on air pollution India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) 2024. The event was organised by the Air Quality sector at CSTEP to provide a platform for driving collaborative action on air quality in India.
Senior Analyst
As a senior analyst, you will be involved in conducting the transmission planning studies being undertaken at CSTEP for various Indian states. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the integration of renewable energy sources into transmission networks, while also spearheading initiatives for the seamless integration of electric vehicles and solar rooftop technologies into distribution networks.
eARTh: Poetry Studio
The eARTh Climate Fellows explored the world of words and visual poetry with eARTh Climate Fellowship mentor and renowned poet Mamta Sagar. The Fellows came up with their own climate stories, poetry, and art, reflecting on the impact of climate change on the ecology. These included rhymes for children, art installations, and sketches.