Headquarters
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003, India
Completed Projects
Development of an integrated and environmental-friendly saccharification process for enhanced ethanol yield from lignocellulose
November 1, 2005 to
December 31, 2007
The objective is to develop an integrated and environment-friendly process to enhance ethanol yield from lignocellulose. In order to hydrolyse the cellulosic portion of the substrate, two issues need to be mainly addressed. One, lignin dissolution with cleavage of ether linkage between lignin and cellulose molecule so as to produce a cellulose-rich residue. Second, hydrolysis of crystalline cellulose by means of effective cellulase enzyme system. Through this process, it has been envisaged that ethanol production would be enhanced from 25% to more than 80% conversion efficiency.Development of environmental standards, stack height regulations, and good practices for producer gas plants and biomass gasifiers
November 15, 2002 to
December 31, 2007
The objectives are (1) to study emissions and effluents from producer gas plants and biomass gasifiers; (2) to recommend suitable environmental norms for stack emissions, effluents, (3) to recommend good practices for overall improvement of plant performance and reduction in fugitive emission, and suitable cost effective modifications for better performance.Development of Information Education & Communication strategy for Karnataka under the NRDWS & SP project
April 1, 2007 to
December 31, 2007
The objective of this Project is to develop an integrated communication strategy with the UNICEF and the Government of Karnataka for the generation of awareness among the rural masses about water quality issues, hygiene practices, habits for improved handling of water and the problems related to water borne diseases etc and suggest appropriate tools/channels for dissemination of these IEC developed. The project will lead to development of IEC materials mainly posters, charts, wallpaintings, manuals to be used by grassroot functionaries, a film on water quality issues and radio spots.Development of non-edible bio-oil based lamps / lanterns for house lighting in rural areas
January 20, 2006 to
December 31, 2007
TERI has under taken this project with the following objective of :1. Performance study of using bio-oil in pure and different blend with kerosene in the lamps/lanterns
2. Modification of the existing lamps /lanterns to suits the use of bio-oil pure or blend
The scope of work includes measuring lumens, specific fuel consumption and emissions.
Energy-efficient common lighting in Dwarka
October 1, 2004 to
December 31, 2007
The objectives are (1) to map out the existing lighting infrastructure in selected locations in Dwarka, (2) to assess the efficiencies of existing lighting systems in these locations, (3) to identify options for improving lighting system efficiencies, (4) to recommend appropriate technologies based on their cost-effectiveness in the context of replicability in Dwarka.The Study and Development of 100 kWe Biomass Gasifier Based Power Generation System in Thailand
September 6, 2005 to
December 31, 2007
The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), Ministry of Energy, Thailand, has initiated the project on study and developing biomass gasifier based power generation in Thailand. The project was initiated mainly to develop the biomass gasifier based power generation in Thailand and to test different fuels and to check their feasibility (i.e. technical, economical etc) with the same gasifier based power-generating system, which will be used in the Thailand for further dissemination of the technology.TVNL Generation Tariff FY 2007-08
July 16, 2007 to
December 31, 2007
To assistance Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission in the examining the tariff petition of TVNL for FY 2007-08 and determine the tariff applicable for FY 2007-08.Oil is not well for the poor
November 8, 2005 to
November 30, 2007
Since 2002, oil prices have been climbing steadily, mostly triggered by rapid growth in oil demand in the developing nations, declining excess supply capacity in the world oil market, and geopolitical instability in oil-producing regions.National Strategy on Climate Change in India
May 28, 2007 to
November 30, 2007
To design a National Strategy on Climate Change and it integration in the planning process of the country.The projects seeks to address the policies and programmes implemented by the govenment having strong mitigation and adaptation benefits, and suggesting a pathway for future.