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February 2009
"Carbon Mitigation in the Indian Coal-Power Sector: Options and Recommendations"
Journal Article, Energy Procedia, issue 1, volume 1
By Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group and Ambuj D. Sagar, Associate, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program
Given coal's large contribution to India's emissions, it is important to explore options for reducing emissions from the Indian coal power sector. Even as India awaits stronger action by industrialized countries, several no-regrets options can still be instituted to position the Indian coal-power sector appropriately for an eventual deeper carbon mitigation strategy: (a) improve efficiency of generation, transmission and distribution, and end-use systems; (b) aggressively deploy higher-efficiency coal combustion technologies; (c) develop a strategic plan for technology innovation; (d) improve environmental regulations to keep open economic carbon capture options; and (e) invest in detailed geological assessment of carbon storage sites.
January 2009
Positioning the Indian Coal-Power Sector for Carbon Mitigation: Key Policy Options
Paper
By Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group and Ambuj D. Sagar, Associate, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program
The domestic and international steps outlined in this paper could greatly advance the development and implementation of a GHG-mitigation strategy in the Indian coal-power sector, while allowing the sector to contribute suitably to the country’s energy needs. The key to success will be adopting a deliberate approach, with short- and long-term perspectives in mind, that allows for the development of an integrated energy and climate policy.
November 20, 2008
"Sustainable Energy Development of India"
Presentation
The author analyses the implications of economic growth for removing poverty and inequity, in respect of the twin challenges of environmental sustainability and energy security in India.
October 2008
"A Resource and Technology Assessment of Coal Utilization in India"
Paper
By Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group
This paper explores strategies for addressing CO2 emissions from using coal to provide electricity in India.
September 16, 2008
"Coal Use in India and China: Supply, Demand, and Generation"
Presentation
By Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group
In this talk, Chikkatur presents India's and China's key energy challenges, challenges specific to the electricity and coal sectors, an overview of coal resources and reserves, and current and future coal technologies. Finally, Chikkatur suggests some key takeaways from his research.
August 19, 2008
"Challenges in Devising Better Environmental Policies in the Indian Coal Power Sector"
Presentation
By Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group
In this talk, Chikkatur provides some background on Indian coal-power, dives into India's current emissions and regulations, its key policy issues, and finally he proposes a way forward for meeting the many challenges associated with India's coal.
May 24, 2008
"Need for an Integrated Energy Modelling Institution in India"
Magazine or Newspaper Article, Economic and Political Weekly, issue 21, volume 43
By Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group and Shoibal Chakravarty
ETIP's Ananth Chikkatur and Princeton's Shoibal Chakravarty write in India's Economic & Political Weekly about that need for a government-supported statutory energy modeling institution - the Bureau of Energy Information and Analysis - that can develop in-house modeling and analysis capacity for India.
May 8, 2008
"Towards Sustainable Coal-Power in India"
Presentation
By Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group
In this presentation, Chikkatur discusses India's energy challenges and scenarios, especially as they relate to coal and sustainability.
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May 6, 2008
"Policies for Advanced Coal Technologies in India (and China)"
Presentation
By Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group
In a presentation to the World Bank, Ananth Chikkatur discusses the role of coal in the Chinese and Indian power sectors, focusing on policies for incentivizing technological innovation in the coal sector in those countries, and suggesting possible roles for the World Bank regarding coal power in both countries as well.
April 29, 2008
Coal Assessment and Extraction in India: Issues and Prospects
Presentation
By Ananth Chikkatur, Former Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group
In this presentation, Chikkatur outlines the role coal plays in China, presents the various challenges the coal sector faces in 21st Century India, and discusses a high-level seminar series in India that is addressing these issues.
