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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.

Techno-Economic Analysis of Stand-alone Solar PV and Battery-based Micro-grids in Karnataka- Publications

Access to electricity can bring about a transformative change in the economic conditions and growth of any country.

An empirical model for ramp analysis of utility-scale solar PV power- Publications

Short-term variability in the power generated by utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants is a cause for concern for power system operators.

Bengaluru 2030: Impact of EVs on Vehicular Emissions- Publications

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a direct cause of human-induced climate change.

PRESS RELEASE - Bengaluru 2030: Impact of EVs on Vehicular Emissions- Publications

The on-road vehicle stock in Bengaluru is expected to grow by 1.

The Solar PV Market in India: Bridging the Gaps- Publications

India’s solar photovoltaics (PV) market is rapidly growing.

The Solar PV Market in India: Decoding ALMM and BCD- Publications

In the previous article, we discussed the gaps in key areas that hamper the sustained growth of India’s solar PV market.

The Solar PV Market in India: Technical Progress and Opportunities- Publications

So far in this series, we discussed different aspects of India’s solar PV sector, including taxation, policies, and the journey towards sustainability.

State-level Policy Analysis for PV Module Manufacturing in India- Publications

This report—a joint effort of CSTEP and RAND Corporation—examines various state-level policy initiatives for solar PV module manufacturing in India.

Creating Solar "Parks" in Cities- Publications

Rooftop photovoltaic (RTPV) systems are intended to contribute 40 GW of India's 100 GW solar target.

Effect of Module Reliability on Techno-Economics of a Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Plant in India- Publications

With increasing contribution of solar PV based systems in our energy mix, it is crucial to understand their vulnerabilities.

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

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

Quantifying PhotoVoltaic Power Variability Using Lorenz Curve- Publications

Short-term variability of utility-scale solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) plant is a significant issue for grid reliability.

CSTEM PV 2- Projects

The Version 1 (V1) (which can be accessed here) of the CSTEP’s Solar Techno-Economic Model for Photovoltaics (CSTEM PV) was built under the US-India Partnership to Advance Clean Energy Research (PACE-R) for the Solar Energy Research Institute for India and the United States (SERIIUS).