Completed Projects
Rehabilitation of Red Mud Pond Phase -IV
February 7, 2007 to
March 31, 2008
This project is the part of the larger project " Rehabilitation of redmud pond at INDAL, conducted by TERI in 2003-04". During the first phase of the project, TERI has conducted the research at Gwal pahari. In the second phase, TERI has implemnted the results of the first phase in 1 ha area at INDAL, Belgaum, Karnataka on experimental basis.Bioremediation of synthetic oil-based mud using Oilzapper
April 10, 2007 to
March 26, 2008
In any oil industry, during drilling operations huge quantities of oil contaminated drill cuttings and synthetic oil based mud (SOBM) are generated as waste. These waste contain several toxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic hydrocarbon constituents which contribute to severe environmental pollution. Bioremediation of oily waste is a proven and environmentally friendly cost effective oil contamination treatment approach. The treated waste can be reused as fill/road base making material.ADB - Hydropower Project Appraisal
January 16, 2007 to
March 26, 2008
Assist ADB team in appraisal of 3 hydro-electric projects in HP for funding
Determination of Operational and Maintenance Norms of Power Stations and Transmission and Distribution Network in West Bengal
December 20, 2006 to
March 24, 2008
West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has been considering measures for laying down the Operational and Maintenance norms of power stations and transmission and distribution networks along with some grid operation principles in West Bengal for improving performance of power sector entities in the State in context of the urgent need to implement the various provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003.
Impact of Climate Change on Indian Businesses
August 1, 2007 to
March 16, 2008
The 4 Assessment Report of IPCC has conclusively said that climate is changing due to anthropogenic activities. Where as there are many studies on impact on humans and environment, the impact on the business sector and economy is restricted mainly to the study of deterioration of agriculture and resulting decline of GDP. The TERI?BCSD study will take a look at what climate change holds for Indian industries, the challenges, threats, opportunities, barriers, and scope for partnership among different stakeholders.Mid Term Evaluation of Indo-German-Swiss e-Waste Initiative
June 1, 2007 to
February 29, 2008
GTZ, Germany, EMPA , Switzerland and Indian organisation has been involved in e waste management fron last four years. TERI was assigned to carry out midterm evaluation of their project.The role of emission trading in climate policy
January 15, 2005 to
February 23, 2008
The objective of this project is to support design and implementation of emission trading within the evolving climate regime of Sweden, the European Community, and the larger global community. The focus would be on issues related to globalizing emission trading, including linkages and barriers between the different emission trading schemes and markets, opportunities and risks for developing countries, equity issues/north-south conflicts, and aspects on expanding the market in 2008 and 2013.Development of legal and policy framework for renewable resource-based electricity generation - Sri Lanka
September 15, 2004 to
February 23, 2008
In this emerging reform environment and the prospect of a rapidly growing renewable energy industry, the Government of Sri Lanka is keen to establish a policy framework that enables the sustained and rational growth of renewable energy services in Sri Lanka. The objective of the assignment is to develop a national policy framework for renewable resource based electricity generation that addresses the following key areas: (i) energy policy, (ii) regulation, (iii) legal issues and (iv) commercial issues including tariffs and subsidies.