Oct 18Art At Its HeartThe eARTh Initiative brings art to the heart of climate action CSTEP launched the eARTh Initiative on 14 October at the Bangalore International Centre, Karnataka, bringing art to the heart of climate action. Vasu Dixit — musician, composer, and the lead singer of the band Swarathma — inaugurated the Initiative…Earth3 min readEarth3 min read
Oct 18Air PlayThe India Clean Air Summit 2023 focused on the linkage between clean air and SDGs The fifth edition of the India Clean Air Summit — CSTEP’s flagship event highlighting air pollution — was held from 23 to 25 August in Bengaluru. The event focused on the implications of clean air…Air Pollution2 min readAir Pollution2 min read
Oct 18Waste To WealthStudy proposes a comprehensive framework for PV waste management India is among the top five countries in the world when it comes to installed solar energy capacity, bringing a lot of hope for decarbonisation and climate action. However, being a leader in the solar market also means heavy wastage of…Photovoltaic2 min readPhotovoltaic2 min read
Oct 18Hydrogen For HeritagePolicy brief explores the viability of hydrogen-powered trains in India CSTEP recently explored the feasibility of incorporating green hydrogen into the Indian Railways. The findings from the technical assessment study were published in a policy brief. The study was done in the background of the announcement by the Indian Railways…Hydrogen2 min readHydrogen2 min read
Sep 15The Solar PV Market in India: Technical Progress and OpportunitiesBy Bidisha Banerjee and Upasna Ranjan So far in this series, we discussed different aspects of India’s solar PV sector, including taxation, policies, and the journey towards sustainability. In this concluding piece, we focus on popular technologies, innovations, challenges, and opportunities. Rooftop and Ground-Mounted Installations in India The Indian solar…Solar Energy3 min readSolar Energy3 min read
Sep 8The Solar PV Market in India: Decoding ALMM and BCDBy Bidisha Banerjee and Upasna Ranjan. In the previous article, we discussed the gaps in key areas that hamper the sustained growth of India’s solar PV market. In this article, we shift our focus to two critical aspects that are influencing the sector. ALMM and BCD The Indian solar photovoltaic industry has been…Solar3 min readSolar3 min read
Aug 31The Solar PV Market in India: Bridging the GapsBy Bidisha Banerjee and Upasna Ranjan. India’s solar photovoltaics (PV) market is rapidly growing. However, to reach the ambitious goal of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, there is a pressing need to increase installed capacity and generation targets. With only around 62 GW of installed solar capacity achieved…Solar3 min readSolar3 min read
Jul 28Road to Sustainability: The Crucial Role of Transportation Sector Reforms in Advancing the SDGsBy Siddharth Jain. The surge in population and urbanisation, coupled with improvements in living standards across Indian cities, has led to a substantial upswing in transportation demands. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the transportation sector in India has exhibited a compound annual growth rate of…Climate Change3 min readClimate Change3 min read
Jul 28(E)Mission ControlThough on-road vehicle stock in Bengaluru is set to grow by 1.5 times by 2030, CSTEP analysis finds that emissions may not rise proportionately The on-road vehicle stock in Bengaluru is expected to grow by 1.5 times, with the total vehicular population projected to increase from 5.7 M to 8.9…Climate Change3 min readClimate Change3 min read
Jul 28H2 Or No H2CSTEP’s HASH framework helps identify key sectors where hydrogen can have a significant impact India is considering hydrogen’s application across several sectors. However, as the entire infrastructure around a hydrogen economy is relatively expensive today, a hierarchical approach is necessary to prioritise hydrogen usage across various sectors. This can help…Climate Change2 min readClimate Change2 min read
