Category: Resources

A Primer on Heat Stress

Related Files Primer on Heat Stress PDF Date Published 07/2024 Updated: 09/2024 Authors Elif Kilic, Dr. Ashok Gadgil Abstract Extreme temperatures have become the new normal, with 2023 being the hottest year in over a century and 2024 on track to surpass it. The global rise in temperatures poses significant health risks, including heat exhaustion, […]

Rapid Deployment of Solar and Storage Is the Main Option for Avoiding Power Shortages in India

A view of solar panels and large container style battery storage

Related Files Technical Report PDF Date Published 07/2024 Authors Nikit Abhyankar*, Tarannum Sahar, Amol Phadke*corresponding author Executive Summary 1. Power shortages likely: Due to rapid electricity demand growth, India will likely experience significant evening power shortages by 2027 (20-40 GW), even if all the thermal & hydro capacity currently under construction comes online as planned.  2. […]

Why India’s proposed CAFE III & IV norms need to be more stringent

Related Files Comments on Proposed CAFE norms PDF India CAFE norm Super credit and BEV penetration Spreadsheet Date Published 07/2024 Authors Deepak Rajagopal, Amol Phadke, Nikit Abhyankar Key Suggestions IECC’s comments on the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) III (2027-2032) and IV (2032-2037) norms, put forth by India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), provide […]

Coal-to-Solar Generation Swap

On May 14th 2024, India Energy & Climate Center (IECC) hosted a panel discussion with practitioners and industry experts. The conversation highlighted the value of coal-to-solar generation swaps in India for rapidly increasing the renewable energy deployment and lowering the power procurement cost. It also addressed key challenges, regulatory issues, and potential solutions within the […]