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”
Smart Meters are the way to go
Integral to UDAY, smart meters can help discoms overhaul services. But picking the right technology is the issue.
It is critical to undertake infrastructure assessment studies related to supply chain, grid infrastructure and logistics
An interview to answer some key questions on offshore wind technology, policy and potential.
Is India prepared for offshore wind farm development
The offshore wind industry has significant potential as a long-term solution. However, with the current costs being high, we need to study the factors that will make it viable and plausibly cheaper in the years to come. Based on a preliminary examination of existing port infrastructure in India, it is evident that enormous reinforcement efforts will be required in order to service our future offshore wind energy projects along with establishing regulatory and institutional frameworks that will guide the local stakeholders.
Infrastructure preparedness for the development of offshore wind sector in India
Renewable energy technologies are witnessing a fast-paced growth globally at 8.33%, supported by government policy. Offshore wind technology,
although a recent entrant into the arena, has already witnessed a cumulative capacity of 8,771 MW in 2014, representing a sizeable 12.6% of the
annual EU wind energy market. This is expected to grow to 40 GW by 2020. The UK, Denmark, Germany, Belgium and China are currently the leading
countries in installing offshore wind turbines and expected to contribute to most of this growth in installed capacity.
Feeder Survey in Karnataka: Key Observations
CSTEP has observed a lack of awareness amongst employees about AT&C losses, a lack of accountability, inadequate manpower and resources, poor operation and maintenance of the infrastructure, etc.