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Mini-grids- Projects

Energy access is a well-proven determinant in several development and transformative sectors, such as education, primary health, gender empowerment, and quality of life.

Storage- Projects

CSTEP’s storage programme has two verticals: 1) techno-economic analysis of various storage systems along with policy aspects, and 2) research and development (R&D) of novel electrode and electrolyte materials for state-of-the-art and emerging battery systems using computer simulation techniques.

Creating Solar "Parks" in Cities- Publications

Rooftop photovoltaic (RTPV) systems are intended to contribute 40 GW of India's 100 GW solar target.

Harnessing Waste Heat for Power Generation in Karnataka- Publications

The policy note examines the existing status of Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) technology in Karnataka and potential uptake in near future.

Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Irrigation Pumping in Karnataka - Challenges and Prospects- Publications

The policy note examines the growing need for energy efficient water pumping for agriculture in Karnataka (India's second most water-stricken state).

Whither Nuclear Power?- Publications

India is targeting an ambitious GDP growth rate of 8 per cent and for that the power sector needs to grow in tandem.

Lithium-ion battery supply chain: enabling national electric vehicle and renewables targets- Publications

Energy storage will play an important role in the Government of India’s efforts to meet the ambitious targets with regards to electric mobility and renewable energy.

Creative destruction: Towards a national think tank- Publications

Responding to three articles that appeared in the EPW (13 September 2014) by Nachane, Shah and Mehrotra, the authors call for clarity and debate on the ethos of the new "think tank" that is to be instituted in the place of the Planning Commission of India.

Materials & Engineering: Propelling Innovation- Publications

Materials and engineering are soulmates.

Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 A Primer for the British Nuclear Industries- Publications

Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010  A Primer for the British Nuclear Industries.

Implementation Plan for Electrification of Public Bus Transport in Bengaluru- Publications

In 2017, Karnataka became the first Indian state to announce an EV Policy.

Techno-Economic Assessment of a Low-Temperature Solar Organic Rankine Cycle System- Publications

For the last couple of years, photovoltaics (PV) has been the preferred choice of technology for harnessing solar energy against Concentrated Solar Power (CSP).

Developing a GIS-based Plume Rose for Industrial Chemical Incident Preparedness and Response- Publications

The variable nature of wind speed and direction affects the critical zones of chemical incidents (spills and effluents).

Institutional analysis of urban transportation in Bangalore- Publications

Institutional analysis of urban transportation in Bangalore.