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SERIIUS - Projects

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

Integrated Power Sector Roadmap for Bihar - Projects

Bihar has embarked on several major initiatives that are likely to transform the shape of its power sector.

Climate policy options in East-West squeeze- Publications

India should clearly articulate its technology and financial requirements to move along a lower carbon intensive trajectory.

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).

India's Tryst with Green Technologies- Publications

India ranks ninth overall on Ernst and Young LLP's most recent renewables attractiveness Index.

Progress of Renewables in India Since 2015- Publications

In February 2015, the Government of India announced the ambitious target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy (RE) by 2021-22.

Energy Storage in India: A Wave of Opportunity- Publications

Thanks to favourable government policies and the reducing costs of technology, renewable energy is getting cheaper around the world.

Grid Impact for High RE Scenarios in Southern India- Publications

The Southern Region (SR) leads renewable energy (RE) deployment in India, having an installed capacity of about 43 GW as of December 2020.

The Sunshine Era- Publications

One of the focal points of the Union Budget 2021–22 is the potential of renewable energy — especially solar energy — in reviving the economy.

Will the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill revitalise the power sector?- Publications

The Indian power sector is going through a major transformation owing to extensive generation from sustainable energy sources such as solar and wind and the introduction of newer market mechanisms such as real-time market, which provide the opportunity to trade power within half-hour windows.

How Electrical Grid Reduces the Need for Energy Storage under Net Metering Policy- Publications

Renewable energy is increasingly becoming cheaper than that derived from thermal power plants.