India's Green Energy Transition

India’s green energy transition is central to its climate ambitions.

To reach net-zero emissions by 2070, the country must transform how energy is produced, stored, and consumed. At CSTEP, we are driving research and policy to scale renewable energy, strengthen infrastructure, and shape a sustainable energy future.

Pollution Impact
  • 9M

    Deaths globally linked to air pollution annually.

  • 75%

    India’s population breathes air worse than WHO guidelines.

  • 40%

    Urban air pollution comes from vehicular emissions

  • 50%

    Metro cities need big pollution cuts for safe air.

Why It Matters

India’s transition to clean energy is critical for tackling climate change while meeting the country’s growing energy demand. Strategic planning is essential to integrate renewables, ensure grid stability, develop storage technologies, and promote cleaner alternatives like green hydrogen and electric mobility. CSTEP’s research bridges science, technology, and policy to unlock practical, scalable pathways that support a just and resilient energy transition.

OurApproach

CSTEP adopts a systems-level approach to accelerate India’s clean energy goals. We work on enabling policy frameworks that support rooftop solar adoption, energy storage integration, and grid modernisation. Our research models energy transitions across sectors, assesses emerging technologies like hydrogen, and evaluates the impact of electric mobility. By combining data analytics, scenario modelling, and policy insights, we offer actionable recommendations that help shape India’s transition to a low-carbon energy future.

SDGs we work on

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