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Harnessing Waste Heat for Power Generation in Karnataka- Publications

The policy note examines the existing status of Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) technology in Karnataka and potential uptake in near future.

Modeling of Solar and Biomass Hybrid Power Generation—a Techno-Economic Case Study- Publications

Solar power plants are expected to play a significant role in India’s power sector.

Power Generation Tariff Design- Publications

CSTEP launched the Empower series of blog articles to simplify the power sector for non-technical readers.

A roadmap for Karnataka state power generation companies- Publications

Electricity generation companies (GENCOs) are currently in the throes of a transition.

OPINION: What is the role of states in India's clean energy transition?- Publications

As a rapidly developing nation, India is currently the world’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases.

Whither Nuclear Power?- Publications

India is targeting an ambitious GDP growth rate of 8 per cent and for that the power sector needs to grow in tandem.

CREST- Projects

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

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.

Wind Power in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh - Potential Assessment, Costs, and Grid Implications- Publications

Till recently, the on-shore wind power potential in India was officially estimated to be 49 GW, out of which 17 GW forms part of the country’s mainstream energy mix.

India's Quest for Energy Security- Publications

There are no easy answers to India's quest for energy security with environmental sustainability.

Nuclear Power in India: The road ahead- Publications

India's growing economy requires an adequate supply of energy.

Performance Comparison of Solar Photovoltaic Models for Plant Siting in India- Publications

India plans to add 100 GW of solar electric power generation by 2022 to an existing system (with an installed capacity of close to 330 GW, as on January 2018, from all sources).

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.

Improved solar power yield: A silver lining in times of COVID-19- Publications

The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a standstill.

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.