Fossil fuels are deeply tied to electricity generation, industrial operations, and transportation among other crucial sectors and cannot be easily dissociated from energy use. CSTEP focuses on a greater integration of renewables and reduction of waste energy in such sectors. This includes working with utilities to improve rooftop solar penetration, mapping potential of various renewables across the country, and analysing energy usage of MSMEs to reduce their fossil fuel consumption.
Karnataka's Energy Mix: Computational Model for Energy Planning
This study looks into the impact of planned renewable energy addition, up to FY 2018-19, on the Karnataka grid.
Implementation of RTPV on Govt. Buildings in BESCOM Area
CSTEP worked with BESCOM to identify 150 government colleges, schools, hospitals, and administrative buildings and prepared Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for installation of 4.2 MWp cumulative RTPV capacity on these building rooftops. This exercise was part of BESCOM’s efforts to publicise RTPV and encourage other consumer categories to adopt the technology.
Fuel Blending in India: Learnings and Way Forward
Biofuels are produced from renewable biological sources and have been considered as viable alternatives to fossil fuels. The National Policy on Biofuels has set a target of 20% blending of biofuels, both for bio-diesel and bioethanol by 2017. However, India achieved an average blending rate of close to 5% (ethanol blended with gasoline) for the first time only in 2016. This report discusses the various challenges and opportunities associated with ethanol blending in India. The report also summarises the best practices across the globe.
Economic Principles for Electricity Markets
Karnataka Electricity Demand Forecasting FY17-22
Karnataka Electricity Demand Forecasting FY17-22