Senior Research Scientist
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to work on technology assessments. As a Senior Research Scientist, you will be responsible for assessing and evaluating current and emerging technologies in energy, climate, and sustainability domains.
Responsibilities
Research
Energy Economist
The candidate must be well versed in the technical and policy aspects of the power sector. She/he should meet the requirements related to deliverables and project schedule and should be able to coordinate effectively with internal and external teams towards the completion of project objectives.
Responsibilities
The power distribution sector: The final challenge to India’s green transformation
While clean power generation is crucial, India’s energy transition requires concerted efforts from all actors in the power sector value chain. This book chapter explored the critical role of India’s distribution companies (DISCOMs) where operational, financial, and political challenges accumulate. After presenting the institutional genesis of Indian DISCOMs, we discussed these issues and shed light on the strengths and opportunities of DISCOMs in enabling a successful transition to a clean energy future.
Systems thinking for doughnut cities
As a populous, dense, and developing country, India needs a comprehensive urbanisation strategy for the coming decades to control its greenhouse gas emissions trajectory. This will also impact the quality of life of Indians as they migrate to urban areas. While many of India’s big cities currently rank poorly in the global liveability index, we believe that planning for policies towards doughnut cities can help achieve sustainable development without exceeding planetary boundaries.
A customised strategy can take Kerala’s power sector towards its net-zero goals
The progress towards India’s ambitious net-zero goals requires that all states contribute to it. Some states have been quite proactive, announcing their own (state) net-zero targets. Kerala is one of the first states to do this, besides Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and a few more. While India has pledged to achieve net zero by 2070, Kerala aspires to do so by 2050, along with an aim to meet 100% of its energy needs through renewable energy (RE) sources by 2040.
Could MSMEs provide a second chance for solar thermal technologies?
India’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) target has been updated to achieve 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.