Nikit Abhyankar

Nikit Abhyankar
Energy/Environmental Policy Research Scientist/Engineer
(510) 486-5681
Bio
Dr. Nikit Abhyankar, a Scientist in the International Energy Analysis Department at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is also an Affiliate and Senior Scientist at the Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Abhyankar has conducted extensive research and policy analysis on a range of key energy issues such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, and energy access in United States and key emerging economies such as India, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. In particular, his research focuses on the following areas: (i) renewable energy resource assessment and grid integration, (ii) electricity markets and policies, (iii) technology and policy / program assessments for appliance efficiency improvement, (iv) impact of transport electrification on the grid, and (v) technology solutions for expanding energy access.
Dr. Abhyankar has published over 40 peer reviewed journal papers, research reports, and conference papers, and his research has been widely covered in the media, for example - The Los Angeles Times, Forbes, The Verge, The Hindu, Fountain Ink, Outlook India, Live Mint , InsideClimateNews, DailyEnergyInsider, NewsWise, Down to Earth, Listening Brief etc.
Prior to joining LBNL, Dr. Abhyankar worked with Prayas Energy Group in India where he analyzed the prevalent regulatory and policy issues in the Indian power sector such as reforms, rural electrification, tariff design, and RPS, etc.
Dr. Abhyankar received a PhD from Stanford University in Environment and Resources. He has a master’s degree in Economics and an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
Awards
Societal Impact Award: IEAD Power and Transport Team - November 18th 2021
Recognizing the pathbreaking research done by Amol Phadke, Nikit Abhyankar, and Umed Paliwal in decarbonization of the US grid and transportation systems which laid the foundation for the United States’ Nationally Determined Contribution and goal of 100% clean electricity by 2035.
Spot: Power Systems Analysis Team - September 02nd 2020
Extraordinary contributions to advance power systems analysis and capabilities at LBL
Publications
2022
2021
Policy and Regulatory Recommendations to Support a Least-Cost Pathway for India’s Power Sector
12/2021
2020
EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE APPLIANCE-LEVEL LOAD SHAPE AND DEMAND RESPONSE POTENTIAL IN INDIA
02/2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Techno-Economic Assessment of Integrating 175GW of Renewable Energy into the Indian Grid by 2022
12/2016
2015
2014
Empirical Analysis of the Variability of Wind Generation in India: Implications for Grid Integration
06/2014