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India's energy sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and the whole world is taking notice. The International Energy Agency has recently published a detailed report titled "India Energy Outlook 2021." In this podcast, CSTEP's Executive Director, Dr Jai Asundi, and Energy & Power Sector Head, Mr Abhishek Nath, discuss India’s power sector, the rising aspirations of its citizens, and the co...

Perspective Xchange, CSTEP’s new podcast series, attempts to capture different perspectives from thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers on science and technology and its impact on policy and society. In our first episode, Dr Jai Asundi, Executive Director of CSTEP, speaks to Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan (Chairman, Axilor Ventures, & Co-Founder and Former Vice-Chairman of Infosys) and Mr TV...

The southern states of India are leading renewable energy (RE) deployment in India. In this edition, we discuss the technical implications of high-RE injections for the electrical grid. Editor-Lydia Sareena N; Visual Design-Bhawna Welturkar; Script-Sreerekha Pillai

From kerosene lamps to LED lamps—that’s how far Kudagaon, a remote island-village in the Indian state of Odisha, has come. In this edition, we discuss how mini-grids could be the answer to electricity woes in remote areas with difficult terrains. Credits: Editor-Lydia Sareena N; Visual Design-Bhawna Welturkar; Script-Sreerekha Pillai

Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) are known as the weakest link in India’s electricity supply chain. In this edition, we analyse where the power sector in India is going wrong and propose solutions to make DISCOMs more efficient. Editor - Lydia Sareena N; Visual Design - Bhawna Welturkar; Script - Sreerekha Pillai

Patna ranks among the five most polluted cities in the world. It has also been identified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in India as one of the 122 non-attainment cities in the country. This podcast discusses the Patna Clean Air Action Plan, prepared for the state government by the Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) at the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CST...