Completed Projects

Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Wind Resources at Thimmapuram in Andhra Pradesh

August 21, 2024 to

March 31, 2025

| Climate Change

| Energy

How TERI helped Hero Wind Energy understand future wind patterns

We studied how climate change is affecting wind speeds at Hero Wind Energy’s wind farm in Thimmapuram, Andhra Pradesh and what it means for the coming years.

Client: Hero Wind Energy Pvt Ltd.

Location: Thimmapuram Village, Anantapur District

Project Year: 2024–2025

Project Overview

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) carried out a detailed study for Hero Wind Energy to check how climate change is impacting wind resources at their Thimmapuram wind farm.

Empowering Livelihoods through Improved Energy Access

April 1, 2022 to

March 31, 2025

| Energy

The project empowers power loom weavers by enhancing their livelihoods through the integration of solar energy solutions

Introducing and promoting the adoption of solar energy technology to enhance livelihoods is a central focus of this energy provisioning project under TERI's "Energy Access for Livelihood Promotion" initiatives, supported by Indus Towers Limited. This intervention aims to develop and deliver tailored technology solutions specifically designed for the needs of weavers.

Developing Management Plan for Establishment of Green Belt at Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), HINDALCO, Odisha

December 18, 2024 to

March 19, 2025

| Land

| Forest & Biodiversity

| Waste

| Environment

| Climate Change

Sustainable Land Restoration and Greenbelt Development: Rayagada, Odisha

TERI recently conducted a comprehensive study to assess and develop a restoration plan for approximately 22 hectares of degraded land surrounding the Red Mud Pond (RMP) in Rayagada, Odisha. The project site is adjacent to an alumina refinery operated by Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries.

Integrated Development of Village for Social Development- Model Village

February 14, 2023 to

February 14, 2025

| Water

| Environment

The CSR project funded by The Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL) and implemented by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) was strategically formulated on the above-mentioned concept i.e. Integrated Rural Development for Environment Sustainability and Social Development. As part of our commitment to integrated development, TERI is developing a model village in Siroliya, Madhya Pradesh.

Project Unnati

February 14, 2023 to

February 14, 2025

| Corporate Social Responsibility

The Securities Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), a Miniratna company of the Government of India, awarded TERI a Model Village Development project (Unnati) under its CSR initiative. Village Siroliya in Dewas, that faced severe developmental lacunae, was selected to be developed into a model village through integrated multifaceted interventions. Through committed efforts, TERI supported by SPMCIL, transformed Siroliya into an example of sustainable rural development, and uplifted the quality of life of the population.

Sustainable Farming for Livelihood enhancement through affordable technologies for small land-holding farmers in hilly areas of Uttarakhand

February 14, 2023 to

February 14, 2025

| Sustainable Agriculture

The project, ‘Farming Sustainability for Livelihood Enhancement through Affordable Technologies for Small Land Holdings Farmers of Hilly Areas of Uttarakhand’ seeks to promote eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural techniques that mitigate environmental impact, ensuring the long-term health of the land and preserving biodiversity. Introducing modern techniques will empower farmers to optimize their resources, increase efficiency, and adapt to changing climatic conditions, bolstering resilience in uncertain times. The project is designed to foster community engagement and participation.

Marine Algal bioethanol research under DBT-RA individual fellowship

February 9, 2023 to

February 8, 2025

Advancing 3G Biofuels: Sustainable Bioethanol from Marine Algae

As part of the DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) Programme, a two-year independent project was conducted at TERI under the guidance of Dr. Sanjukta Subudhi, Associate Director, Microbial Biofuels and Biochemicals (MBB) Area. This initiative marked TERI’s inaugural engagement under the DBT-RA programme.

Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation (APFBCS)

December 5, 2022 to

February 4, 2025

| Forest & Biodiversity

Devising Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Forests and Biodiversity of Assam

Project Description

Assam, located in the northeastern region of India and part of a Global Biodiversity Hotspot, is home to rich biodiversity and vast forested landscapes. These forests are vital ecosystems that cover a significant portion of the state’s area, providing numerous ecological, economic and social benefits.

Jal Mitra: Ensuring Sustainability of Water Supply Infrastructure and Management

October 1, 2023 to

February 1, 2025

| Water

Specialized skills are essential for the operation, maintenance, and management of rural water supply infrastructure, as well as for augmenting local water availability. Simultaneously, establishing an IT-based platform that connects consumers, vendors, and technicians is critical to ensuring the efficiency and long-term sustainability of these systems.

Bioremediation Services in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

July 1, 2020 to

January 31, 2025

| Industrial Biotechnology

Following the Baghjan well incident, Oil India Limited awarded a bioremediation mandate to restore oil-contaminated land and water bodies at Baghjan village, Tinsukia, Assam. The program applies an eco-friendly, microbe-based (bioremediation) approach developed by Oil India's R&D, with microbial cultures produced at scale by TERI's Gurugram campus and independent verification carried out through a third-party laboratory in Delhi. The contaminated area was mapped into four zones (1–4) to enable systematic treatment and monitoring.