Hydrogen: towards cleaner and sustainable transport
Extensive commercialisation of hydrogen vehicles is very much possible by the mid-21st century.
E20 by 2020: Hold your breath!
The National Policy on Biofuels 2018 sets an ethanol-blending target of E20 by 2030. However, if the dispersion modelling results for India look promising for ethanol fuels, policymakers could push for an ambitious 'E20 by 2020' mandate
AT&C loss reduction: Hopes pinned on UDAY
The electricity distribution sector in India is considered to be the most important link in the entire power sector value chain. It is also the face of the electricity sector for consumers. The most critical issues plaguing the distribution sector are high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, poor billing and revenue collection efficiency and inadequate infrastructure. This sector has been reeling under losses to the tune of Rs.3.8 trillion due to systemic inefficiencies.
CREST Existing and Guest User
CSTEP’s ‘Rooftop Evaluation for Solar’ Tool for BESCOM
The need for a pan India offshore wind atlas
Offshore wind trends are going to blow faster and steadier as compared to onshore wind. With a 7600-km coastline, India could become an attractive hub for offshore and wind investors in the coming years.
Smart grid can help electric vehicles tick
A synergy between smart grid infrastructure and EVs could enable utilities to work more effectively by managing the charging schedule, informing state transport agencies on EV charging status and keeping track of billing data through smart communication systems.
CSTEP Turns 10
The documentary describes how CSTEP has transformed itself from a newcomer to one of the best think tanks in South Asia, enriching policymaking with innovative scientific approaches for a sustainable, secure and inclusive society.
India’s GHG Emissions: Trends and Indicators
CSTEP, on behalf of GHG Platform India, has hosted the webinar to discuss the trends in GHG emissions from key economic sectors--Agriculture, Forestry & Other Land Use (AFOLU), Energy, Industry, and Waste. The webinar highlights how these trends relate to India’s climate policy and related targets, with reference to indicators like emissions intensity of GDP and emissions per capita, at the national level. It features researchers and experts from GHGPI partners (CEEW, CSTEP, ICLEI South Asia, Vasudha Foundation, and WRI India).
An Intersectionality-Informed Gender Integration Framework for Sanitation: Anantapur
The experiences and lessons from the city of Anantapur during implementation of gender inclusive sanitation project – “An Intersectionality-Informed Gender Integration Framework for Sanitation”