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Empowering the youth to transform the urban landscape through systems thinking- Publications

Urbanisation is reshaping human settlements at an unprecedented pace, creating a complex interplay of identities, cultural practices, resources, and values within urban spaces.

The diesel generator dilemma: Reliable power, unwanted emissions- Publications

If you face frequent power outages in your area, diesel generators (DGs) are possibly your only saviour during such times.

A budget boost for solar power could reshape india’s energy and agricultural landscape- Publications

A clean, cheap, and reliable energy source can increase power supply to farmers while alleviating subsidy burdens and reducing greenhouse emissions.

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.

Techno-Economic Feasibility of Grid-Tied Solar Mini-Grids- Publications

The cumulative number of households waiting for power supply is close to 4 crore.

Design of Solar Field and Performance Estimation of Solar Tower Plants- Publications

The study aims to develop a methodology to carry out a technical analysis of a solar tower (ST) technology.

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).

A novel approach to determine the non-dimensional heliostat field boundary for solar tower plants- Publications

A novel approach to determine the non-dimensional heliostat field boundary for solar tower plants.

Challenges and opportunities for Solar Tower technology in India- Publications

Solar Tower technology has gained considerable momentum over the past decade.

Nuclear Viewpoint in India- Publications

Nuclear power is a crucial source of clean energy for India.

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.

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).

Feasibility Analysis for c-Si PV Manufacturing in India- Publications

India has set a target of deploying 100 GW solar power by 2022.