Projects

Completed Projects

Study on Improved Rural Electricity Services through Renewable Energy Based Distributed Power Generation

October 1, 2008 to
January 10, 2010
To develop a sustainable service delivery model for improvements in rural electricity supply through DG and supply of power using renewables sources of energy

Area wide Environmental Quality Management Plan for limestone mines in Karnataka

May 1, 2007 to
December 31, 2009
The main aim of the project is to conduct a comprehensive EIA and EMP study of the mining area to identify and analyse the impact of mining on the environment and devise strategies to mitigate the adverse environmental and social impacts.

Energy audit of thermal power stations of the Punjab State Electricity Board
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July 1, 2007 to
December 31, 2009
The Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) is operating three thermal power stations, namely Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Plant, Bhatinda (4x110 MW), Guru Hargobind Thermal Power Plant, Lehra Mohabbat (2x210 MW), and Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Plant, Ropar (6x210 MW).

Clean water by River bank Filtration - A Demonstration of a Novel Site Selection and Implementation Strategy in Southern India
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July 2, 2007 to
December 31, 2009
The project specific goal is to demonstrate at a site in Karnataka that RBF is a technique capable of economically producing high-quality water from the low-quality local river water. At the same time, we will show to independent small private sector providers (SPSP) that a successful business model can be formed around the design, installation, and operation of RBF systems in Karnataka and the rest of India.

ADB Road-CF Study

April 1, 2009 to
December 31, 2009
The main objective of the study was to provide a comprehensive approach to calculate the carbon footprint from road works and calculate the reduction of carbon emissions from improved road operations. The study focused on ongoing road projects in South Asian countries, mainly India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Energy audit at ACC Limited, Jamul

November 17, 2008 to
December 31, 2009
ACC Ltd., (Jamul Cement Works) is producing PPC with an installed capacity of 1.58 million tonnes per annum. The plant is also having a CPP of 25 MW capacity. In the proposed energy audit study, the plant equipment/system such as kiln system, raw mill, coal mill circuits, boilers and turbo-generators, fans and blowers, pumps, air compressors, cooling towers and cooling water systems, and electrical systems (demand side management and transformers) have to be covered for conserving energy.

Sensitization, Education and Awareness on Recycling for a Cleaner Habitat

June 1, 2009 to
December 6, 2009

A programme on conducting awareness and sensitization drives in schools in order to instill a sense of environmental resposibility and habit of waste recycling amongst students.

Climate Change and Energy in the Asia Pacific region

November 14, 2008 to
December 3, 2009
To understand the evolving energy demand situation in the Asia Pacific region and evaluate the potential of energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy in enhancing energy security.

Global Eco-Business Forum

August 1, 2009 to
November 28, 2009
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) - Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD) India and Nikkei Inc are jointly organizing the Global Eco-Business Forum on 5 September 2009 at Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, India. The forum, comprising an international conference and exhibition, will bring together thought leaders and industrialists to seek Indo-Japan partnerships in the area of technological development and deployment to promote an ecologically sustainable growth.

Technologies and Policies for Control of Methane Emissions from Animal Wastes

December 1, 2007 to
October 31, 2009
The primary objective of the project is to identify the areas of intervention for methane recovery and facilitate collaboration and cooperation between bilateral, multilateral and private sector companies involved in manufacturing of systems and equipments, local and international financial and research institutions which would lead to development of implementable methane recovery projects.