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With an eye on China, India plans mandatory localization for battery energy storage systems (BESS)
14 Jan 2026
| Mint
Mr Alekhya Datta, Fellow & Director, Electricity & Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) noted that the mandate for 20% localization under the VGF scheme is a signal of intent for the start of localization with non-cell components where India has faster feasibility, while cells can be ramped under the ongoing production-linked incentive scheme for advanced chemistry cells.
Read MoreAir quality study in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram yet to take off
14 Jan 2026
| The Hindu
An expert committee appointed by the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had shortlisted The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in December 2024 to carry out the source apportionment study in the two cities based on the proposals received by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) from various agencies.
Read MorePollution meet lists key plans
13 Jan 2026
| The Times of India
Pilot integration of e-autos, bike taxis and feeder cabs at 10 major metro stations by Jan 31, and a scientific study has been initiated from Jan 2026 through TERI, IIT Delhi, IITM Pune and ARAI to identify pollution sources in Delhi NCR.
Read MoreUnion minister meets Delhi CM: Plan to cut NCR pollution by 15-20% by 2027
13 Jan 2026
| The Hindustan Times
A key outcome of the meeting was the launch of a comprehensive source apportionment study beginning January 2026. The study, which is already underway, is being conducted by premier institutions including The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), IIT-Delhi, IITM Pune, and Automotive Research Association of India (Arai) to scientifically identify the contributing sources of pollution across the Delhi-NCR airshed.
Read MoreUnion Environment Minister Reviews Delhi’s Air Pollution Action Plan with Delhi CM
12 Jan 2026
| Press Information Bureau
CAQM informed that a scientific study has been initiated from January 2026 through TERI, IIT Delhi, IITM Pune and ARAI to identify pollution sources in Delhi NCR. It was also highlighted that, barring the COVID lockdown year, 2025 recorded the best AQI figures since 2018, reflecting consistent improvement in the NCR’s air quality.
Read MoreSuccess of data centres hinges on availability of power, infra
11 Jan 2026
| Indian Express
While the Union government has set a target of 900 GW of power generation capacity by 2030, a TERI report titled Exploring electricity supply-mix scenarios for 2030 projects capacity of about 593 GW by then.
Read MoreDMG postpones auction of 10 iron ore dumps again
10 Jan 2026
| The Times of India
The director of mines and geology Mr Narayan Gad said that the auction was postponed as the detailed project reports submitted by the mining companies were still under scrutiny by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read MoreAirport Metro to roll out by 2027, says Bengaluru Metro
10 Jan 2026
| UNI India
The update was shared by Mr Abhai Kumar Rai, Advisor (Civil), BMRCL, while speaking at a panel discussion on ‘Sustainability in Action: Bengaluru’s Urban Challenge,’ jointly organised by the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read MoreBengaluru airport metro set for 2027-end launch, network to cover 175km
10 Jan 2026
| Indian Express
Mr Abhai Kumar Rai, Adviser (Civil), BMRCL, announced the update during a panel discussion on ‘Sustainability in Action: Bengaluru’s Urban Challenge’, organised jointly by the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read MoreTERI Report on India’s PV Manufacturing Released at Bharat Climate Forum 2026
10 Jan 2026
| Global Agriculture
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) released a landmark report titled, “India’s PV Manufacturing & Its Strategic Inflection Points” at the Bharat Climate Forum (BCF) 2026, held at ITC Maurya, New Delhi. The report was unveiled during the formal launch of India’s National Cleantech Manufacturing Implementation Plan, in the presence of senior government leaders, global institutions, industry, and finance stakeholders.
Read MoreAI, clean energy, net-zero push in NDMC budget
10 Jan 2026
| The Hindustan Times
The New Delhi Municipal Council’s (NDMC) 2026–27 budget projects a surplus of ₹143.05 crore, prioritising AI training for students, hydrogen and solar energy generation, a Net-Zero Carbon roadmap in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and major civic improvements including mechanised sweeping across the NDMC area, Miyawaki afforestation, and the installation of 2,000 additional CCTV cameras.
Read MoreIndia needs to scale clean energy deployment, drive higher citizen adoption
09 Jan 2026
| Social News XYZ
Mr Santosh Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, said India’s renewable energy journey over the last decade has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by phenomenal leapfrogging in global rankings while launching the report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) at the 'Bharat Climate Forum 2026.
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