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eARTh: Our planet, Our art, Our ideas- Events

CSTEP launched the eARTh Initiative on 14 October at the Bangalore International Centre, bringing art to the heart of climate action.

Breathing New Life into Wind Energy: How High-Potential States Can Revive the Sector- Publications

India’s wind capacity target for 2030 is 140 GW, and the current wind installation achieved until April 2023 is 42.

Can Hydrogen hasten the utilisation of alternative fuel resources in the cement industry?- Publications

In 2021, Hanson — a subsidiary of Heidelberg Cement in the United Kingdom — substituted 100% of thermal energy with energy from alternative fuels in one of its cement kilns by using a mixture of hydrogen (39%), glycerine (49%), and meat and bone meal (MBM; 12%) instead of coal.

The advantages of Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage with rooftop photovoltaics- Publications

In early September, India's peak daytime electricity demand stood at 241 GW, a record high.

Shifting gears for freight electrification- Publications

In India, emissions from one truck are equivalent to those from 25 cabs.

Climate Hour: Here’s What Happened at COP28 and Why You Should Care- Events

CSTEP conducted the second edition of Climate Hour on 15 December 2023.

Breathing in Bengaluru: Silent Killer on Wheels- Publications

Public health is a fundamental pillar of society, with inextricable links to a country’s economic growth.

Integrated Value Chain Approach for Agrivoltaic Systems- Publications

The narrative on agrivoltaics (agriPV) primarily revolves around farmers, recognising their central role in integrating solar energy with agriculture.

Empowering Grassroots for Climate Action: Bridging the Knowledge Divide- Publications

In this two-part blog series, we revisit our experience in capacity building for civil society organisations (CSOs) working across India’s diverse rural landscape, where there is an urgent need to enhance climate adaptation knowledge to address the multi-dimensional challenges of climate change.

Trans-segmental cooperation is the key to implement the renewable energy initiatives announced in the Interim Budget 2024- Publications

In a welcome move, the Interim Budget 2024 provides great impetus to the rooftop solar segment through the ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’.

Breathing in Bengaluru: Need for integrated planning- Publications

Bengaluru has been ranked as the most congested city in India, as per the TomTom Traffic Index 2023.

Andhra Pradesh Power Sector: A Roadmap Till 2040- Publications

Andhra Pradesh's (AP’s) gross state domestic product stood at INR 1,201,736 crore (USD 157.

Breathing in Bengaluru: Pedalling Towards a Healthier, Happier City- Publications

Bengaluru, India’s ‘Garden City’, is facing a growing dilemma.

Breathing in Bengaluru: Building a greener city with eMaaS- Publications

Bengaluru is witnessing alarmingly high pollution levels, with particulate matter (PM) levels reaching at least 5 times over the permissible limits by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Green Energy Open Access: Empowering Consumers With Clean Electricity - Publications

India’s commitment to reach net zero by 2070 and meet 50% of its cumulative installed capacity from non-fossil fuel energy resources is a significant milestone in its fight against climate change.