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PM solar scheme lags in Andhra, Karnataka, Bengal
23 Jun 2025
| The Economic Times
Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana faces implementation hurdles in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and West Bengal, with low installation rates. Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh also lag behind the national average. Lack of easy financing and trained technicians are major bottlenecks, while Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh lead in rooftop solar installations. High conversion rates indicate effective policy implementation and consumer awareness, said a study by The Energy and
Read moreGRIHA Regional Conclave Highlights Urban Sustainability
23 Jun 2025
| MGS Architecture
The 7th GRIHA Regional Conclave, held on 20 June 2025, in Bengaluru and organized by the GRIHA Council under the theme 'Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World', was defined by a shared sense of urgency and possibility. The conclave brought together policymakers, architects, urban planners, industry representatives, and community leaders to explore ways in which Indian cities like Bengaluru can become more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.
Read moreIndia' solar potential could far exceed previous assessments
17 Jun 2025
| Gulf Today
A reassessment by the Delhi-based The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled that this potential is nearly 15 times the country's earlier estimated potential of 748 GW. The report titled, ‘Reassessment of Solar Potential in India: A Macro-level Study’, aims to offer a renewed perspective on the country’s solar energy potential.
Read moreTERI Unveils a Report on Reassessing India’s Solar Potential: Total Estimated Capacity Pegged at 10,830 GW
13 Jun 2025
| Krishak Jagat
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) released a landmark report titled, 'Reassessment of Solar Potential in India: A Macro-level Study', which aims to offer a renewed perspective on the country’s solar energy potential. The study estimates India's total solar potential at 10,830 GW, far exceeding previous assessments while identifying new opportunities across both conventional and innovative applications of solar energy.
Read moreIndian Govt Plans 20°C AC Temperature Limit: Will It Help The Planet?
12 Jun 2025
| ETV Bharat
The Indian government has proposed to implement temperature regulations for air conditioning units in India. The Indian research and policy institute, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has found that operating air conditioners at a higher temperature, such as 27°C, can substantially lower electricity consumption and costs compared to lower temperature settings like 18°C. TERI’s research indicates that changing AC usage habits to a setting of 24°C can result in substantial energy
Read moreIndia sitting on 10,830 GW solar reserve- New study reveals massive untapped capacity
10 Jun 2025
| The Economic Times
A new reassessment by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled that India is sitting on a massive solar reservoir of 10,830 GW, nearly 15 times the country's earlier estimated potential of 748 GW. The report, Reassessment of Solar Potential in India: A Macro-Level Study, re-evaluates India’s solar deployment capacity across conventional and unconventional land-use categories.
Read moreDust, industrial & vehicle emissions top contributors to Faridabad air pollution
10 Jun 2025
| The Times of India
A first of its kind study in Faridabad shows that the NCR city's air is a swirl of road and construction dust, and industrial and vehicular emissions the three largest contributors to pollution throughout the year. The study, conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for Municipal Corporation of Faridabad under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), estimated that road and construction dust contributes up to 51% of PM10 pollutant.
Read moreBengal mulls solar power use for North Bengal tea gardens
07 Jun 2025
| Millennium Post
TERI has proposed a 12-month feasibility study on AgriPV with storage (battery/small hydro) for tea gardens in Darjeeling, Sikkim and Northeast. GIZ offered support for pilot projects. AgriPV allows simultaneous crop production and solar generation, increasing land efficiency by 60 per cent.
Read moreThe railway journey to net zero began a century ago, but coal slows it down
06 Jun 2025
| Mongabay India
Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director at TERI, highlights that TERI's research, which informed the Railways' Rail Green Points initiative, shows rail is four times more energy-efficient than road transport—even with today’s coal-heavy energy mix. A modest1% improvement in efficiency at sources like thermal power plants can lead to significant savings by reducing coal use and improving the grid’s emission factor.
Read moreTERI and The Netherlands Innovation Network Release White Paper on Indo-Dutch Bioeconomy Collaboration
05 Jun 2025
| Krishak Jagat
TERI, in collaboration with the Netherlands Innovation Network, released a White Paper titled, “Towards a Greener Tomorrow: Indo-Dutch Opportunities for the Biotransition”. This joint effort outlines opportunities for India and the Netherlands to collaborate in building a sustainable and resilient bioeconomy.
Read moreCAQM: Will make Delhi, 8 NCR cities dust-free
04 Jun 2025
| The Hindustan Times
The roads of Delhi and eight other cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) will undergo a redesign to make them dust-free, which will help in improving public health, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said. A 2018 The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) source apportionment study also found dust to be playing a significant role in the summer months, contributing to around 42% to PM 10 in the season.
Read moreCan India Turn the Tide by Breaking Free from Plastic?
03 Jun 2025
| Outlook Planet
The financial viability of material recovery facilities depends on the collection of good quality dry waste. But this gets lost in the informal sector. So, there’s a need to train and integrate them, according to Dr Suneel Pandey, Director of Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, TERI.
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