Completed Projects

Empowering the Terracotta Clusters with Solar Power in Gorakhpur

October 14, 2024 to

January 14, 2026

| Energy Access

In Gorakhpur, many rural and semi-urban communities face significant challenges when it comes to accessing reliable, affordable, and clean energy. This energy scarcity often forces local businesses and enterprises to rely on costly and environmentally harmful alternatives, which further exacerbate the difficulties faced by these communities. The lack of sustainable energy solutions can severely hinder economic growth and productivity, especially in sectors that depend on consistent and reliable power sources.

Energy Audit at Hindalco Thermal Power Plant, Hirakud, Sambalpur, Odisha

August 21, 2025 to

December 22, 2025

| Energy

Hirakud Power Plant is a coal-based captive thermal power plant located near Hirakud in Sambalpur district, Odisha. The plant is owned and operated by Hindalco Industries Pvt. Ltd. The captive power plant commenced operation in 1993 with an initial installed capacity of 67.5 MW. Subsequently, the capacity was enhanced with the addition of 4 × 100 MW generating units to meet the power requirements of the Hirakud Smelter and FRP Plant. The total installed capacity of the Hirakud Captive Power Plant is 477 MW.

Lighting Adequacy Study at BPCL – Kochi Refinery, Kochi, Kerala

November 25, 2025 to

December 12, 2025

| Energy Efficiency

BPCL Kochi Refinery, located in Ambalamugal, Kerala, is a major unit of Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), established in 1966, that has grown from 2.5 MMTPA to 15.5 MMTPA capacity, producing fuels (Petrol, Diesel, LPG, ATF) and petrochemicals (Benzene, Toluene, Acrylic Acid) through major expansions like the Integrated Refinery Expansion Project (IREP).

Targeted Studies for Musi River Front Development in Hyderabad

December 1, 2023 to

December 1, 2025

| Climate Change

| Transport

| Cities

| Water

The Musi River, the primary tributary of the Krishna River, originates in the Anantagiri Hills and flows into the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs. Along its course, the river is joined by two rivulets, Esi (8 km) and Musa (13 km), which have historically served as vital water sources for Hyderabad for over a century.

Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) Empowering Women | Enabling Innovation | Creating Sustainable Impact

November 1, 2025 to

November 29, 2025

| TERI Council for Business Sustainability

The Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) is a flagship initiative of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. The programme aims to empower women by helping them identify viable business opportunities, build entrepreneurial capabilities, and launch sustainable, market‑ready ventures.

Capacity Building and Awareness generation of Organic Bio Methanation Projects in Banks and Financial Institutions

February 17, 2025 to

November 16, 2025

| Energy

| Energy Efficiency

| Resources & Sustainable Development

| Energy Access

| Waste

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, engaged The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to implement a structured capacity-building and awareness generation programme on Organic Bio-Methanation projects.

Exploring Algal-based bioethanol pathways under Gujarat Biotech Mission

October 17, 2022 to

October 17, 2025

| Microbes

Assessing 3G Bioethanol Potential: Scalable Algal Bioenergy Systems

Under the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), TERI’s Microbial Biofuels and Biochemicals (MBB) area, within the Advanced Biofuels Division, conducted applied research to evaluate microalgae as a potent third-generation (3G) biofuel feedstock. Led by Dr Sanjukta Subudhi (PI) in collaboration with Dr Sudha Sahay (Loyola Centre for Research & Development), the project focused on developing scalable algal systems aligned with India’s clean energy mandate.

Abatement of Microplastics

January 31, 2024 to

September 30, 2025

| Microbes

TERI, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, undertook a research project entitled “Abatement of Microplastics and Associated Pollution Using Biodegradation and Nanomaterials”, funded by the Department of Biotechnology. The project commenced on 31 January 2024 and was completed on 30 September 2025.