This project deals with supercapacitors, which are high-energy capacitors with much higher capacitance than a conventional capacitance of the same size. They are useful alternatives to conventional battery storage systems with higher power density and larger cycle lives. The objectives of the project are: Design and fabrication of power packs by stacking a large no. of supercapacitors: Although supercapacitors have a higher capacitance, the voltage ratings of the devices are considerably low (2.5 - 2.7 V).

Microgrid is a power pool in which a number of generating sources, storage devices and loads are interconnected with each other to exchange power. A load survey was carried out in the IIT Bombay campus to determine the load profile of the campus school, a residential building, an elevator system and the hospital. The objective of the project is to design an AC-DC hybrid microgrid to meet various load profiles, taking the Institutes's campus as an example.

Energy efficient devices contribute significantly towards a greener environment and help tackle climate change. In 2006, the Government of India initiated the program of ‘star labels’ on appliances that provide information regarding their energy efficiency. Initially voluntary and covering few appliances, star label is now mandatory in India for few appliances like the room air conditioners and frost-free refrigerators. While regulations and innovation are crucial to design such devices, consumer choice also plays a significant role.

Power generation using landfill leachate can prevent pollution and serve as alternate source of electricity, say researchers

Study takes us a step closer to harvesting electricity from heat dissipated from electronic devices

Study finds factors responsible for degradation of photovoltaic modules

IIT Bombay student wins the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Award for window-mounted solar cooker design

IIT Bombay professor surveys strategies for applying game theory to distribution of electricity