Projects

Completed Projects

Water-Energy-Food Nexus Research Area: Mapping Institutions, Researchers and Funders in India

January 29, 2015 to
May 30, 2015
| Energy
| Environment
| Sustainable Agriculture

The study maps the research publication outputs, from 2005 to 2014, of the increasingly critical interface of water, energy, and food, and their intertwined relationship in Indian research. The report also examines the research and development priorities on these areas for Indian funding organisations and the existing international collaborations. The leading institutions and researchers in the Nexus areas were identified based on the scientometric methodology of measuring and analysing research papers published in the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus research areas as given below.

Joining hands for a better world: A TERI-JUSCO initiative

October 1, 2013 to
May 25, 2015
| Energy
| Energy Efficiency

Schoolchildren stay well informed about the importance of energy and its conservation through sources such as books, magazines, television and field visits. However, many of them remain unaware of how they can contribute to the initiative of conservation of resources. Awareness is the key factor to take action, as it provides schoolchildren information which is necessary to ensure their participation in resource conservation.

Thermal performance evaluation of Insulla roofing tile of Japeva Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Chennai

August 5, 2014 to
April 30, 2015

Thermal performance evaluation and material characterization of a roofing material for Japeva Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Chennai

Energy Efficiency Improvement of Reheating Furnaces of Steel Industries in Indonesia

September 1, 2014 to
April 22, 2015
| Energy
| Energy Efficiency

The overall objective of the assignment is to identify energy saving opportunities in steel industries using reheating furnaces in Indonesia.

The specific objectives of the project are the following:

1. To assess the performance of steel reheating furnaces in terms of (a) scale of operation, (b) products manufactured, (c) fuel consumption, and (d) process technology.
2. To identify energy efficient technology and best operating practices that can be implemented to save energy and reduce GHG emissions.

Proceedings of 6th GRIHA Regional Conference & Exhibition on Accelerating Sustainability in Built Environment The GRIHA Approach

December 12, 2014 to
March 31, 2015

6th GRIHA Regional Conference & Exhibition on "Accelerating Sustainable Built Environment - The GRIHA Approach" in Bangalore on 3rd & 4th February, 2015

Workshop on Japanese Experience on Promoting Heat Pump Systems for Energy Efficiency in India

December 1, 2014 to
March 31, 2015
| Energy
| Energy Efficiency

The objectives of the workshop are to:

Share knowledge and experience about heat pump technology and its use in heating and cooling requirements; and
Help industries and building owners make use of the technology in their plants and buildings.
Experts from a few Japanese companies will be sharing their experience on the benefits of this innovative technology.

Joint Credit Mechanism: Feasibility study regarding the application of Japanese low-carbon technology in India for FY 2014

September 11, 2014 to
February 27, 2015
| Energy
| Energy Efficiency

The objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study regarding the application of Japanese compressed air technology in the Indian industry.

Evaluation and improvement in design for clamp kilns

January 18, 2010 to
November 18, 2014
| Energy
| Environment
| Energy Efficiency

The project is intended to carry out in-depth study of predominant 7 types of clamp kilns mainly in peninsular states of India in consultation with CPCB for evaluation and improvement in design of clamp kilns used for brick manufacturing.

Green Building Initiatives for Affordable Housing

July 16, 2014 to
October 15, 2014

The main objective of the proposed study is to document and report the green building initiatives for affordable housing. The sub objectives are: -Document Best Practices providing valuable insights through case studies for strengthening capacity building initiatives -Identify green building features that can be adopted and replicated in the affordable housing projects. -Assess and appraise parameters for green building financing. -Policy inputs to integrate green building features in affordable housing.

Promoting transfer of energy efficient industrial technology from Japan to India

October 1, 2013 to
September 12, 2014
| Energy
| Energy Efficiency

The overall objective of the project is to reduce energy consumption with consequent reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of industrial sector in India. The specific objective of the project is to identify suitable low carbon energy-efficient technologies that are commercially available in industrialized country, viz. Japan and to facilitate their diffusion among large industries including designated consumers (DCs) in India.