Projects

Completed Projects

Indian Renewable Energy Market Report

February 28, 2011 to
May 9, 2011
TERI is carrying out a comprehensive study of the Indian renewable energy market in two major technologies, viz. solar PV and onshore wind energy. The study will focus on 4 specific states of India that have the potential to develop into major renewable energy development hubs for clean energy investors. This study has been commissioned by Clean Energy Partners (BNP Paribas).

Training Program on Air Quality Modeling

July 15, 2010 to
May 4, 2011
TERI is organizing a training program to bridge the gap and build the capacity of SPCBs, PCCs, etc in the field of air quality modeling. The program will build the concepts of air quality modeling, demonstrate the use of air quality models and provide ready to use course material on the subject.

Development of Pilot Scale Pyrolysis Test Unit for Production of Liquid Bio-fuels and Value Added By-products from Biodiesel Plant Wastes

January 1, 2008 to
April 27, 2011

Under this project a Pyrolysis Test Unit(100kg/dayPTU) is developed. a patent has been filed on the design and operation of the Pyrolysis based Bioreactor.This Pilot Reactor is developed for production of liquid biofuel, a renewable substitute to fuel oil from selected biomass through pyrolysis route. The toxic oil seed wastes (e.g. oil seed cakes and shells) from bio-diesel plants like, Jatropha and Pongamia have been evaluated as potential source of Bio oil and high value Char.

Development of Tailor made Green Packaging Plastic - thermal, mechanical and biodegradation studies

August 1, 2007 to
April 14, 2011

In this study, synthetic plastics-bioplastics blends would be prepared. A suitable compatibilizer would be synthesized so as to improve the dispersion of the filler in the matrix phase. Starch and chitosan based polymers with nanoclay reinforcements will be attempted. The mechanical, thermal and morphological studies will be carried out as per the ASTM standards.

Public Participation/Advocacy/Outreach Work under P.R. Component of YAP-II in Region: South and South West Delhi

June 1, 2009 to
April 14, 2011
Goal
To generate awareness and bring about behavioral changes amongst the identified stakeholders on the issues related to prevention of pollution in River Yamuna on sustainable basis.

Objectives
For schools
? To sensitize school children on causes of river Yamuna pollution
? To bring a feeling of attachment and respect in school children towards river Yamuna
? To educate school children on ways to prevent river pollution
? To ensure positive changes in their attitude towards River Yamuna

For community

Development of bio-oil-based cooking stoves

January 21, 2006 to
April 8, 2011
TERI has under taken this project with the following objective of : 1. Performance study of using bio-oil in pure and different blend in the existing stoves 2. Modification of the existing stoves to suits the use of bio-oil or blend with kerosene. The scope of work involed identifying power output, specific fuel consumption, preliminary emission measurements. The target group is rural community and devices considered are for rural kitchen. It is estimated that nearly 2930 million litres ofkreosene is being used as cooking fuel.

Rural Household Air Pollutants: Strategies and Programmes

April 27, 2009 to
April 6, 2011
Biomass accounts for more than 80% of domestic cooking in India. The combustion of biomass fuels produces a large number of air pollutants including nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), respirable particulate, formaldehyde and benzene.
This project will assess knowledge, attitude and practices related to cooking fuel, Monitor levels of air pollutants in the cooking area, and
assess the feasibility of possible interventions for the community in Ballabgarh.

Toyota Asian Ozone project

October 1, 2008 to
April 6, 2011
The international collaborative project, supported by Toyota Motor corporation, focuses on the need to achieve economic growth by meeting the energy needs while ensuring at the same time that environmental issues such as ozone pollution are adequately addressed. Under this project on air quality improvement, TERI would develop energy scenarios, calculate the emission inventory and carry out 3-D air quality simulation (for ozone and particulate matter) using CMAQ model and finally develop alternative energy and emission scenarios.

Environmental Status Report and estimation of Carbon footprint for Pune City

June 1, 2010 to
March 31, 2011

The objectives of this project are: (1) To prepare Environmental Status Report for the year 2009-10; (2) To estimate the carbon foot print of Pune city (PMC limits. Scope of the Work (1) Review the implementation of the Action Plans for last three years; (2) Conduct ESR Launch Workshop; (3) Carry out exhaustive situation analysis; (4) Present the Situation analysis to the committee; (5) Present the Draft ESR Report to the committee; (6) Submission of Final ESR Report; (7) Propose action plan for Pune city.

Adaptation economics calculated

February 1, 2009 to
March 31, 2011
The aim is to improve the methodology for estimating the costs of adapting to climate change and to apply it to estimate these costs for India. Issues to be addressed in making such estimates are:

1/ Getting better estimates of the impacts of climate change on individuals;
2/ Allowing for autonomous adaptation to climate change;
3/ Allowing for costs of adjustment to climate change;
4/ Allowing for the impacts of general development on the costs of adaptation;
5/ How to allow for increased uncertainty about future impacts in terms of the costs it generates;