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Joint Clean Energy Research

& Development Center (JCERDC)

Objective

The overall aim of the JCERDC is to facilitate joint research and development on clean energy to improve
energy access and promote low-carbon growth. To achieve this objective, the Indo-US JCERDC supports
multi-institutional network projects using a public-private partnership model of funding.
Funding Mechanism

Contribution Total Contribution Total for 5
per year for 5 years years

US Government $ 5 million $ 25 million
- Department of Energy (DOE)
Indian Government Eqv. to $ 5 million Eqv. to $ 25 million $ 100 million
- Department of Science & Technology (DST) (or more)
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
The Consortia partners would contribute the matching amount or more
The JCERDC is funded by the Indian Department of Science and Technology (DST) and
Department of Biotechnology (DBT); and the U.S. Department of Energy. The program is
being administered in India by the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF).

Priority Areas and Government Funding

Solar Energy
Solar Energy encompassing solar electricity production, nanoscale designs of interfaces and cells, advanced
photovoltaic technologies, concentrating solar power technologies, etc.

($12.5 million over five years from each side)
Second Generation Biofuels
Second Generation Biofuels covering conversion technologies for advanced biofuels, optimal characterization
for ligno-cellulosic feedstock, algal biofuel, standards and certification for different biofuels and co-product
with end-use applications, etc.
($6.25 million over five years from each side)
Energy Efficiency of Buildings
Energy Efficiency of Buildings including building heating and cooling, cool roofs, advanced lighting, energy-
efficient building materials, software for building design and operations, building-integrated photovoltaics, etc.

($6.25 million over five years from each side)

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