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How Battery Storage Technology Paves Way for a Renewable-powered Future?- Publications

Battery energy storage (BES) technology is set to play a crucial role in helping India achieve net -zero carbon emission goals.

Energy Storage Considerations: Applications, Issues and Solutions- Publications

India has set itself a renewable energy (RE) target of 175 GW and 450 GW for 2022 and 2030, respectively.

Comprehensive Clean Air Action Plan for Gaya- Projects

Gaya is one of the well-known pilgrimage cities in India, attracting tourists from across the globe.

Mobile-Monitoring Campaign for Air Pollution Studies in Bengaluru- Projects

Stationary monitoring is the most commonly adopted method to understand the air pollution levels in India.

Webinar—Rooftop Solar: A Catalyst for Achieving Net-Zero Emissions- Events

The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) organised a webinar on 26 May 2021 to discuss the potential of  rooftop photovoltaic (RTPV) systems in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in India.

Second Life of Batteries- Publications

With the Government of India’s (GOI’s) renewed focus on sustainable development and improving the quality of air in the recent budget, cities in India have started integrating electric buses (e-buses) into their fleets.

Geospatial Tools for Ecosystem Restoration- Publications

India has initiated several schemes to promote ecosystem restoration.

ICAS 2021: Clean Air for Healthy Living- Events

The Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) at the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy organised the third edition of the India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) on 26 and 27 August 2021.

Pumped Hydro: Money Matters- Publications

There is an urgent need to ramp up utility-scale energy storage solutions in the power grids of most countries.

How Thermal Generating Companies Can Stay in Power- Publications

India, which is the second-largest coal producer and both the third-largest producer and consumer of electricity in the world, has committed to an RE-dominant future with an ambitious target of 450 GW of RE capacity by 2030.

Pumped Hydro: Pushing the Needle Forward on Clean Energy- Publications

India’s power sector has been witnessing a large share of renewable energy (RE) being integrated into the grid.

PHES: A Multifunctional and Cost-Effective Energy Storage System- Publications

India has set some ambitious renewable energy (RE) targets for itself — 175 GW by 2022 and 450 GW by 2030.

Potential of Discom-based Rooftop Solar Business Models- Publications

India has set an ambitious rooftop solar photovoltaic target of 40 GW by 2021-22.

Tackling Air Pollution at the Source- Publications

With 22 Indian cities in the top 30 most polluted cities in the world (IQAir, 2020), our new dependence on pollution management at receptors — such as smog towers, water sprinkling on roads, etc.

Charging Stations At Residential Apartments Are Key To EV-Charged Future- Publications

The massive policy push to electric vehicles (EVs) has prompted India to gear up for large-scale adoption of EVs, with state-wise targets to electrify private as well as public vehicles.

Turn Down the Heat – Coping with Energy Demand and Thermal Comfort- Publications

Thermal comfort is a fundamental need and should not be the privilege of the well-off.