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Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy
Supporting India’s clean energy transition through research and policy
Problem
Knowledge gaps in integrating renewable energy and storage technologies remain a major barrier to India’s clean energy goals. The energy sector produces approximately 50% of India’s CO2 emissions.
Solution
CSTEP conducts research and policy engagement on emerging technologies, agrophotovoltaics, and co-located storage. They serve as technical advisors for action plans across multiple states and informed India’s R&D roadmap and COP26 commitments.
How They Work
CSTEP operates as a research think tank that translates scientific evidence into actionable policy. They conduct original research on agrophotovoltaics, energy storage, and clean technology deployment. Their team serves as technical advisors for state climate action plans in Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. They produce policy briefs, technology assessments, and cost-benefit analyses that governments use to make informed decisions about clean energy investments.
Why We Recommend
Founders Pledge has identified CSTEP as a high-impact opportunity because their research directly shapes government policy on clean energy. CSTEP's work on agrophotovoltaics is pioneering in the Indian context, addressing the critical land-use challenge for solar deployment. Their influence on India's COP26 commitments and state-level action plans demonstrates outsized impact relative to their budget.
Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy's Impact
Since 2005
conducting research on science, technology and policy
4+ states
advised including Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
Frequently Asked Questions
CSTEP serves as a technical advisor for state action plans and conducts research on emerging clean energy technologies, informing both national and international policy.
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