Accelerating the future of solar energy in India through AI
As India fully embraces the renewable energy (RE) transition and works to achieve its energy targets, harnessing the potential of artificial
intelligence (AI) can cause a transformative shift in the energy sector and pave the way for a smart energy future.
On the National Clean Air Programme
When the Indian government launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in 2019, it was to cut the concentration of atmospheric Particulate Matter (PM) by 20-30% by 2024, from 2017 levels. This was later revised to 40% by 2026.
A straw in the wind - Will achieving grid parity propel India’s offshore wind?
India is endowed with a 71 GW offshore wind potential, as per the assessment by the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), but the country is yet to set up its first offshore wind plant. In a timely move, the Government of India has initiated bids for offshore wind development of a 4 GW capacity recently.
On India’s ‘heat action plans’
Come summer, we are used to seeing heat alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for various parts of India. This year, these alerts began in February itself. Parts of the northeast and western India have already reported appreciably warm temperatures (3.1-5 degrees Celsius above normal) before the start of summer.
ICAS 2024: The Participatory Future of Air Quality Management
The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) conducted its flagship event on air pollution India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) 2024. The event was organised by the Air Quality sector at CSTEP to provide a platform for driving collaborative action on air quality in India.
eARTh: Poetry Studio
The eARTh Climate Fellows explored the world of words and visual poetry with eARTh Climate Fellowship mentor and renowned poet Mamta Sagar. The Fellows came up with their own climate stories, poetry, and art, reflecting on the impact of climate change on the ecology. These included rhymes for children, art installations, and sketches.
EV transition: An electric vehicle for you, an economic vision for India
In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz around buying an EV. The major reasons cited for an EV transition include savings on fuel expense and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Although these are notable reasons, the question persists — can EVs offer something substantial to the nation as a whole in the coming decades?