Policy Briefs/Reports

Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Application-Road Map for India

13 May 2026
| Dr Piyali Das

DownloadThe report provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in alternative shipping fuel adoption and maritime energy transition, based on an analysis of over 120,000 vessels.

Study on Implementation of Compensatory Afforestation in India

12 May 2026
| Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma
| Mr Aniruddh Soni
| Ritika Singh
| Areeba Usmani

DownloadThis report presents an evaluation of the concept of Compensatory Afforestation and its implementation across various states in India, offering insights into the current status, achievements, and challenges associated with this crucial

Critical Mineral Security: The Circular Pathway

29 Apr 2026
| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya
| Mr. Arya Jash
| Mr Krish Agarwalla
| Ms Mrunali Virendr Tembhurne

This white paper seeks to reframe electronic waste (e-waste) not merely as an environmental challenge, but as a strategic opportunity for India’s resource and economic future. As the country accelerates its transition toward clean energy systems and digital expansion, the demand for critical minerals—such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements—is set to rise sharply.

Valuation of Ecosystem Services (Wealth Accounting) and Assessment of Payment for Ecosystem Services

20 Apr 2026
| Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma
| Mr Aniruddh Soni
| Mr Pranjul Chauhan
| Areeba Usmani
| Rachit Kumar

TERI, in partnership with Ernst & Young LLP, conducted a comprehensive study for the Bangladesh Forest Department as part of the Sustainable Forest and Livelihoods (SUFAL) Project. This study developed a robust framework for valuing ecosystem services and natural wealth accounting in three critical forest sites: Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary, Modhupur National Park, and Ramgarh-Sitakunda Reserved Forests.By applying internationally recognized methods and engaging stakeholders through workshops and training, the project quantified the substantial economic contributions of these forests, totalling over 720 million USD annually from provisioning, regulating, and cultural services.

RESPONSIBLE AGRI PV: BASELINE ASSESSMENT REPORT Renkube Plant, Telangana

06 Apr 2026
| Ms. Hemakshi Mallik
| Ms. Ishita Bhar
| Ms. Poulami Choudhury
| Mr. Prabuddh Vaidya

This brief summarizes the findings of the Responsible Agri-PV Baseline Assessment conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) under the Responsible Energy Initiative (REI) India. The study examines an institutional agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) pilot implemented by Renkube Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU).The primary focus of this assessment is to evaluate the feasibility of co-locating solar power generation with active agriculture in the semi-arid, water-stressed conditions typical of Telangana.

Agri-Photovoltaics Potential in India: Pathways for Sustainable Energy–Food Solutions

31 Mar 2026
| Dr. Siddhita Yadav
| Dr. Arunendra Kumar Tiwari
| Ms. Hemakshi Malik
| Ms Rose

India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in clean energy, with a steadfast commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and installing 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. However, this transition faces a complex challenge within the Water-Energy-Food (W-E-F) nexus.

RESPONSIBLE AGRI PV BASELINE ASSESSMENT REPORT Khare Energy Plant, Madhya Pradesh

31 Mar 2026
| Ms. Hemakshi Mallik
| Ms. Ishita Bhar
| Ms. Poulami Choudhury
| Mr. Prabuddh Vaidya

This report, prepared by TERI under the Responsible Energy Initiative (REI) India, assesses a farmer-led agrivoltaics (Agri‑PV) pilot at the Khare Energy Plant in Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. The study evaluates the project’s energy performance, agricultural outcomes, water use, financial viability, and socio-economic impacts, with the aim of understanding how Agri‑PV can support people‑centric and climate‑resilient renewable energy development in India.