Projects

Completed Projects

Bioleaching of heavy metals from spent catalyst used in petroleum refineries and scale-up studies

May 18, 2010 to
April 2, 2013
Bioleaching of metals like Ni, Mo, V from spent petroleum refinery catalyst using Acidiiobacillus thioxidans which utilizes sulfur to produce sulfuric acid and metabolites which enhances the leaching process of metals from the catalyst matrix.

Scoping Study on Fostering Resource Efficiency in India - A key for sustainable growth

September 15, 2012 to
April 1, 2013

The aim of the study was to understand the rationale and scope for promoting resource efficiency in India. The focus of the study was particularly on minerals and metals. The study looked into the current and future patterns of primary and secondary production and consumption of minerals and metals in India. The study also analyzed existing policies and schemes to understand India's approach to resource efficiency and the relevance of 3R concept for India's economy.

Preparation of Project Identification Form (PIF) and Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Documents for the Demonstration and Promotion of Biomass-based Power Plants in Sierra Leone

August 7, 2012 to
March 31, 2013

The project activity is to describe the baseline power scenario in Sierra Leone and prepare the detailed product identification form (PIF) and project preparation grant (PPG) document for biomass power project promotion in Sierra Leone. The activity includes:

Identification of the need for the project;

Identification and detailing of the project component, expected output, and outcomes for each component;

Estimation of indicative total budget and expected GEF Grant and co-financing components;

E For Energy Efficiency

November 1, 2012 to
March 31, 2013

A child-friendly and activity oriented project, E for Energy Efficiency will reach out to students in the age group of 8 to 12. The project will cover approximately 20 schools from two locations, i.e. Mumbai and Bangalore.

National Summit on Energy Efficiency in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

May 15, 2012 to
March 31, 2013

The objecitves of this National Summit are to:

Promote experience sharing on ongoing initiatives on energy efficiency improvement in the MSME sector and explore possibilities of synergizing actions;

Seek views of ground level stakeholders (entrepreneurs, industry associations, and local service providers) on possible strategies to promote energy efficiency;

Identify future opportunities and actions required for promoting energy efficiency in the MSME sector.

The Animals' Climate Panel: A TERI-Royal Norwegian Embassy Initiative

December 10, 2012 to
March 23, 2013

The exhibition's goal is to reach a broad public, nationally and internationally, and help initiate positive climate discussions and motivate children and adults to learn more and get involved.

The main objectives are:

Build awareness of climate change amongst all age groups of students;

Further their understanding through the use of visual and interactive mediums;

Bring about positive change in their thinking;

Motivate them to take action.

Indo-German perspectives on an inclusive green economy

November 1, 2012 to
March 6, 2013

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) together are hosting a workshop on 19 November 2012. The workshop will consist of a series of panel discussions featuring experts from India and Germany deliberating various issues related to a green and inclusive economy in India. Each panel will be structured in a manner so that it has two panelists -- one expert from India and one expert from Germany.

Sustainable Urban Development: Minimizing Urban Heat Island Effect and Imperviousness factor

January 19, 2012 to
February 15, 2013

Research project on study urban heat island in bangalore city and suggest measures to mitigate them at building level

Identification and screening for potential biodiesel yielding microalgae from North-East India

August 10, 2009 to
February 4, 2013
The main objectives of the project are:

Collection, isolation, purification and identification of microalgae from lower Assam, Barak Valley and Meghalaya;

Culture maintenance and deposition to the repository;

Screening of lipid profile and quantification;

Fatty acid profile identification and quantification;

Impact of physiological factors and culture conditions on growh, lipid profile.

Resource use benchmarking and performance enhancement in selected Asian railway stations with comparative analysis of resource use

July 20, 2012 to
January 31, 2013

The project involves assessment of current resource consumption and use patterns by conducting energy, water, and waste audits in non-traction areas of the Indian Railway stations. Based on the data analysis from these audits, the baseline will be established. Potential of green measures will be checked and applied to improve performance of energy and water consumption, reduce waste generation and application of renewable and recyclable resources, development of achievable benchmarks, and carry out benchmarking of selected Indian railway stations.