CSTEP signed a memorandum of understanding with the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) on 30 November 2021. CSTEP will act as the knowledge partner to APTRANSCO in high impact research projects in Andhra Pradesh. CSTEP will try to develop least-cost pathways for the power sector in the state. CSTEP will also carry out transmission network analysis and grid balancing analysis for integrating high renewable energy in the state.