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Sustainability Analysis and Energy Footprint-Based Design in the Product Lifecycle- Publications

In this paper, we study the concept of energy efficiency and specific energy consumption (SEC) of manufacturing processes.

Feeder-Wise Revenue Analysis and Monitoring of Energy Sales (FRAMES)- Publications

The Indian power-distribution sector has been plagued with inherent issues of high aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses and a wide gap between the cost incurred and revenue realised.

Energy and Emissions Implications for a Desired Quality of Life in India Part 2: Demand Estimation- Publications

This project aims to understand the synergies and trade-offs involved in facing the unenviable challenge of balancing their developmental goals and climate targets.

The dark side of the sun: Clean energy's wasteful impact- Publications

This article looks at the current policy framework on e-waste as well as policy clarity and interventions needed in order to manage impending photovoltaic (PV) waste.

Transition to All Electric Public Transportation: Energy Resource Assessment- Publications

Large-scale penetration of EV comes with a plethora of sectoral planning challenges and will require coordinated planning between the transport, urban planning and power sectors.

Solar Energy Integration- Publications

This chapter covers the integrated analysis component of the program, which provided a critical resource to help define the optimal research agenda.

Maintenance - An underrated piece in the solar energy puzzle- Publications

The maintenance aspect of solar installation is currently a shy topic and not adequately discussed.

GIS for Effective Energy Auditing- Publications

GIS can play a significant role in addressing the data gaps in the current energy auditing processes followed by DISCOMs.

Reliable Data: A Prerequisite for Effective Energy Auditing- Publications

AT&C loss reduction is one of the key elements in UDAY’s strategy for making DISCOMs financially viable.

Energy Storage Options for Indian Power Grid- Publications

The Government of India plans to integrate 175 GW of variable renewables into the grid by 2022.

Energy Storage in India: A Wave of Opportunity- Publications

Thanks to favourable government policies and the reducing costs of technology, renewable energy is getting cheaper around the world.

Solar Mini-Grid for Improved Energy Access- Publications

This project explores a general case methodology for designing mini-grids through a pilot project implementation, to provide a sustainable, economically viable and reliable supply of power to remote areas that face zero-to-poor energy access.