We are looking for an Analyst to lead research and modelling on emission reduction in India’s thermal power sector. The role involves analysing global emission trends and evaluating international technologies and regulatory frameworks for their applicability in the Indian context. You will contribute to the development of India-specific emission reduction strategies by conducting technology feasibility assessments, abatement cost analyses, and evaluating social and environmental impacts. The position also includes designing a standardised proforma to collect and analyse plant-level emission data, supporting India’s 2030 and 2070 decarbonisation goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyse global and national emission trends of thermal power plants and benchmark India’s performance against international standards.
• Evaluate emission control technologies, policies, and regulatory frameworks adopted by leading countries such as China, the United States, and Russia.
• Conduct detailed assessments of India’s thermal power sector, including emission profiles, efficiency levels, and abatement potential.
• Develop India-specific, phased emission reduction strategies aligned with national and global climate targets.
• Perform technology feasibility and abatement cost analyses for advanced and low-emission thermal technologies.
• Assess the social and environmental impacts of proposed mitigation measures and recommend just transition pathways.
• Design and implement a standardised proforma to collect, verify, and analyse plant-level emission data from public and private utilities.
• Collaborate with government agencies, utilities, and research partners to ensure data robustness, analytical accuracy, and policy relevance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, energy, or environmental engineering or a Master’s degree in power systems, energy policy, or sustainability (preferred), with 2–4 years of experience in power sector modelling, emission assessment, or energy policy research.

Skill Set

• Strong understanding of thermal power plant operations, emission processes, and control technologies such as FGD, SCR, supercritical systems, and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
• Proficiency in energy and emission modelling tools (e.g., GridPath, PyPSA, or equivalent analytical platforms).
• Knowledge of global and national policy frameworks, including IEA Net Zero scenarios, UNFCCC methodologies, and India’s CCTS and PAT schemes.
• Experience in data analysis, techno-economic assessment, and marginal abatement cost (MAC) modelling.
• Ability to design standardised data-collection templates (proformas) and manage large, multi-source datasets.
• Strong skills in policy research, benchmarking, and technical report writing for government or multilateral projects.
• Familiarity with environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) in the power sector.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder coordination skills for engagement with utilities, regulators, and consultants.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to lead network modelling and studies that enable transmission planning and renewable energy integration in India’s evolving power system. The role involves using advanced tools such as PSSE and DIgSILENT PowerFactory to conduct load flow and grid stability studies under various scenarios, contributing to the development of a reliable, efficient, and future-ready transmission network.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate PSSE and DIgSILENT PowerFactory models for existing and planned transmission systems.
• Assess renewable energy and energy storage integration under diverse demand–generation scenarios.
• Identify least-cost network strengthening and expansion measures to enable reliable and efficient grid integration.
• Lead grid stability and flexibility assessments, accounting for emerging technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), green hydrogen, and rooftop solar photovoltaics.
• Conduct reactive power and voltage stability analyses to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Integrate policy and regulatory targets into analytical frameworks and scenario development.
• Collaborate with transmission utilities, system operators, and regulatory bodies on planning and operational studies.
• Prepare and present technical reports and study findings for stakeholder consultations and project dissemination.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, energy systems, or Master’s degree in power systems, energy modelling, or operations research (preferred), with 5–8 years of experience in power system modelling and transmission planning.

Skill Set

• Strong experience in transmission system planning and grid integration studies.
• Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as PSSE, MiPower, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Demonstrated ability in data management, scenario modelling, and power system simulations.
• Expertise in assessing reactive power margins, voltage stability, and system reliability.
• Sound knowledge of grid codes, CEA standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of emerging technologies, including energy storage, green hydrogen, EVs, and distributed generation.
• Proven ability to integrate policy and regulatory targets into transmission planning models and analyses.

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