India’s energy demand is expected to grow at about 3% per annum till 2040, which necessitates the development of more clean power sources to fulfil this demand.
Wind energy systems are expected to play a crucial role in meeting India’s ambitious goal of 450 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by 2030, which includes 140 GW of wind energy.
As we inch closer to another global climate summit, COP27, climate projection models will once again be thrust into the limelight as they play an important role in devising net-zero strategies.
India is committed to its net-zero goals by 2070, and the decarbonisation of the transport sector through vehicular electrification is a major cornerstone.
The Indian Railways, one of the biggest train networks worldwide, transports over 24 million passengers and 3 MT of freight daily.
World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5 every year, serves as a global call to action to address pressing environmental challenges.
Cyclone Mocha — the first storm of 2023 in the North Indian Ocean — killed people, destroyed buildings, and caused economic losses in Myanmar, Bangladesh, Eastern India, and Sri Lanka.
The advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a crucial solution for addressing concerns about climate change, energy security, and sustainable development.
India is among the top five leading countries in solar power installed capacity.
India generates an enormous amount of waste, including municipal solid waste (MSW), industrial waste, hazardous waste, and biological waste.
As India dons the role of a solar superpower, a crucial hurdle in the country’s journey to self-reliance in this sector is the availability of the key raw material—polysilicon.
In India, emissions from one truck are equivalent to those from 25 cabs.
CSTEP conducted a closed-door roundtable discussion on ‘Net-Zero Scenarios for India’s Buildings Sector’ on 18 December 2023 in Bengaluru.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at COP28, articulated India's steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability while maintaining a delicate balance between economic growth and ecological preservation.
On August 25, 2023, Karnataka clocked the highest-ever peak demand for energy at 16,950 MW.
By 2030, India aims to source 50% of electric power from non-fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions by 45% from 2005 levels.
