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Ahuja, Dilip R.
- All States Stand to Save Electricity were Indian Standard Time to be Advanced
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1 National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore 560 012, IN
1 National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore 560 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 106, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 70-74Abstract
Earlier estimates of electricity savings from advancing Indian Standard Time (IST) to GMT + 6:00 using regional load curves provided encouraging results of savings during evenings. This persuaded us to undertake this more accurate study involving 13 states that account for 85% of India's annual electricity consumption. As we expected, the savings obtained were higher than estimates from the five electrical regions of the country. Although advancing IST would benefit the northeastern and eastern regions, there is an apprehension that later dawns may inconvenience people in the north and northwest. In response we present data on postponement of the latest winter dawns in state capitals. We also report on the flattening of load curves in the six highest electricityconsuming states and discuss how this affects the results.Keywords
Energy Savings, Indian Standard Time, Load Factor.Full Text
- The Governance of Energy Megaprojects: Politics, Hubris and Energy Security
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1 National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore 560 012, IN
1 National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore 560 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 106, No 7 (2014), Pagination: 1017-1018Abstract
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- Bridging the Gap between Intentions and Contributions Requires Determined Effort
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1 National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISc Campus, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
1 National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISc Campus, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 110, No 4 (2016), Pagination: 475-476Abstract
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- On the Symmetry of the Central Dome of the Taj Mahal
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1 National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISc Campus, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
1 National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISc Campus, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 110, No 6 (2016), Pagination: 996-999Abstract
The Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors annually. It is renowned for its perfection, symmetry and attention to detail; its beauty and magnificence appeal to almost all viewers. It does, however, possess some slight imperfections that escape most observers. Revisiting both, the appreciations and criticisms, this study analyses possible flaws in the symmetry of the external central dome and discusses the reasons for the flaws.Keywords
Mughal Monuments, Symmetry in Architecture, Taj Mahal.Full Text
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- Optimal Targets for India’s Per Capita Electricity Use and Energy Mix
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1 Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
2 BEL Layout, First Block, Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru 560 097, IN
1 Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
2 BEL Layout, First Block, Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru 560 097, IN
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Current Science, Vol 119, No 10 (2020), Pagination: 1620-1626Abstract
Economic growth and human development are generally based on the assumption of corresponding increase in per capita energy use. The Economic Survey 2018–19 published by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has recommended a fourfold increase in the country per capita primary energy use from the current level to achieve the human development index (HDI) target of 0.8. The supply and environmental challenges for achieving such a high level of per capita primary energy use are formidable, if not insurmountable. Development experience of Sri Lanka, and Kerala suggests that high level of human development is possible even at lower per capita energy use, if complemented by adequate public investment in health and education. With a per capita electricity use of 1500 kWh by 2030 and 2500 kWh by 2050, India can achieve significant improvement in human development from the present level without imposing a large energy footprint.Keywords
Human Development, Economic Growth, Optimal Targets, Primary Energy Use, Per Capita Electricity Use.Full Text