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Reforms, Renewables, and The Road to Net Zero

01 Jun 2026
| The India Forum

In this review, Mr Anish De, Global Head of Energy, Natural Resources and Chemicals at KPMG International, reviews Rising Ambition: India’s Energy Transition, a book by Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), highlighting its insights into India’s energy transition, renewable energy expansion, and net-zero ambitions.

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Long-term customs duty deferment for BESS imports may challenge Make in India push

31 May 2026
| The Financial Express

Mr Alekhya Datta, Director of the Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said the key policy concern is whether fully imported BESS systems should receive long-term duty benefits despite contributing little to domestic value addition, while India is working to develop local battery manufacturing and related capabilities.

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Clean drive: Rajasthan inks MoU with TERI to promote renewable energy projects

30 May 2026
| The Indian Express

In a bid to accelerate renewable energy initiatives in the desert state, a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL), Government of Rajasthan, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

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TERI Unveils Five-Pillar Framework to Bridge India’s Climate Finance and Bankability Gap

30 May 2026
| Global Agriculture

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) launched a forward-looking discussion paper titled, A Five Pillar Framework for Bankability: Recalibrating India’s Commercial Finance for Climate Action at India International Centre, New Delhi.

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Market-friendly governance needed, not just business-friendly: Economist Nitin Desai

30 May 2026
| The Indian Express

Sustained growth requires greater investment in research and development and a reduction in government dependency writes Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

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Rajasthan and TERI Join Hands to Accelerate Renewable Energy and Clean Energy Transition

28 May 2026
| Climate Samurai

In a major boost to India’s clean energy transition, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited and The Energy and Resources Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen renewable energy deployment and sustainable development initiatives across Rajasthan.

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RRECL and TERI Partner to Accelerate Rajasthan’s Renewable Energy Transition

28 May 2026
| Energetica India Magazine

Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation and The Energy and Resources Institute sign an MoU to collaborate on renewable energy deployment, energy storage, grid integration, Agri-PV, electric mobility and sustainable infrastructure initiatives across Rajasthan.

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‘Indian Armed Forces Can Cut Emissions and Enhance Readiness Through Simulator-based Training’: TERI Study

27 May 2026
| Diplomatist

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), on 26th May, 2026, launched its report titled Indian Armed Forces and Environmental Sustainability: A Comprehensive Assessment of Simulators in ‘Green Training’ at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.

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BT Sustainability Awards 2026 | India’s Most Sustainable Companies | Jury Meet

26 May 2026
| Business Today

At the BT Sustainability Awards 2026 jury meet, chaired by Ramesh Chand, jury member Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) joined other experts in evaluating and shortlisting India’s most sustainable companies based on their ESG performance and measurable sustainability impact.

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Austerity | Brace for the worst

22 May 2026
| India Today

Responding to the Prime Minister's call for austerity, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has adopted energy-saving measures such as using a solar cooker to reduce fuel consumption. Her family has also chosen to skip vacation travel this year and instead opt for a staycation within the Delhi-NCR region.

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GEF-SGP India OP7 Releases Coastal Biodiversity Report

22 May 2026
| The CSR Universe

The report has been developed under GEF-SGP India OP7, executed by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, implemented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and coordinated nationally by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The publication was prepared by TERI in collaboration with the Council for Social Development (CSD), which serves as the Knowledge Partner for GEF-SGP India OP7.

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India races to build long-duration storage as renewable gaps widen

18 May 2026
| Mint

BESS is ideal for speed, while LDES is critical for long-duration energy needs, said Mr Alekhya Datta, Fellow & Director, Electricity & Renewables Division. He noted that LDES is better suited for supplying power beyond six hours to multiple days, especially during prolonged peak demand, low renewable output, and grid stress events.

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