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A study of Energy Efficiency in the Indian Cement Industry- Publications

Under National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE), Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) is one of the flagship programmes launched by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power and Government of India to enhance the cost effectiveness of the improvements in Energy Efficiency (EE) in energy-intensive large industries (known as Designated Consumers or DCs).

Climate Change : Need to act now- Publications

The threat of climate change is a serious global concern.

CREST- Projects

CSTEP has developed a tool to accurately assess the solar potential of rooftops in cities using light detection and ranging, or LiDAR.

Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) - Projects

CSTEP is working with the Government of Karnataka and other state governments to develop a more holistic approach whilst developing RE plans for the near future.

Strategic Roadmap for Implementation of UDAY Scheme - Projects

CSTEP studied the implementation of the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) in Karnataka.

Techno-Economic Analysis of Stand-Alone Solar PV and Battery-Based Micro-Grids in Karnataka - Projects

This project was a part of the Indo-US collaborative research platform Solar Energy Research Institute for India and the United States (SERIIUS; www.

Using AI to Achieve Development Goals- Publications

The developmental challenges faced by India are too big to be solved by the conventional linear approach.

Karnataka's Energy Mix: Computational Model for Energy Planning - Projects

The Government of India has ambitious targets of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022.

Dedicated Feeders for IPs Using Solar-Based Generation - Publications

The agricultural sector in Karnataka accounts for 39% of the state’s electricity (~21,344 MU).

Energy-Efficient Irrigation Pumps- Publications

Karnataka is the second most arid state in India, after Rajasthan.

SERIIUS - Projects

Solar Energy Research Institute for India and the United States (SERIIUS) is a joint research consortium for clean energy research.

Continued Support for the Implementation of UDAY Initiatives in Karnataka- Projects

An important concern with distribution companies (DISCOMs) is the wide gap between the costs incurred and the revenue realised by them.

CSP: a long-term solar technology- Publications

In the race to achieve India’s National Solar Mission (NSM) targets, one important solar technology is slowly disappearing.

Lessons for other cites in Bengaluru's new framework for urban transport- Publications

Bengaluru's history of multiple (and often competing) transport agencies is a major reason for such unsustainable projects being proposed and implemented.

Feeder Survey in Karnataka: Key Observations- Publications

CSTEP has observed a lack of awareness amongst employees about AT&C losses, a lack of accountability, inadequate manpower and resources, poor operation and maintenance of the infrastructure, etc.