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Agrivoltaics: Centre tests farming beneath elevated solar panels

03 Aug 2026
| Hindustan Times

In a Lok Sabha reply, the government said studies by institutions including The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) estimate India’s theoretical agrivoltaic potential at 1,192 GW to 2,129 GW.

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Heavy-duty vehicles: The silent killer of India’s air quality

01 Aug 2026
| The Indian Express

A recent report by the Air Pollution Action Group (A-PAG), IIT Delhi, and TERI highlights the significant contribution of heavy-duty vehicles to Delhi's air pollution and outlines evidence-based strategies to reduce freight emissions.

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TERI and Landesa Unveil Roadmap for Inclusive Land Governance in Rajasthan’s Utility-Scale Solar Expansion

01 Aug 2026
| Energetica India

TERI, in collaboration with Landesa, has released two research publications that proposes practical measures such as a Digital Renewable Energy Atlas, participatory mapping, agrivoltaics, and stronger community engagement to ensure India’s clean energy transition remains environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive, and economically resilient.

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A newly-described fish sheds light on a biodiversity blind spot

31 Jul 2026
| Mongabay India

Mr Aniruddh Soni, Fellow, Land Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), explains how Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) help protect the region's biodiversity. Managed by local communities under customary law, CCAs include forests, wetlands, rivers, and other ecosystems.

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PM Surya Ghar 2.0 to link subsidies to generation, battery storage

27 Jul 2026
| Financial Express

Mr Ashish Kumar Sharma, Associate Fellow, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) stated India's rooftop solar journey is entering a new phase. The focus is no longer solely on increasing rooftop solar installations, but on maximizing the value of the electricity they generate. Battery storage is the critical missing link that can enhance consumer savings, support grid stability, and unlock the full potential of distributed solar for the country's

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India's energy transition enters a new phase as experts call for AI, storage and finance push

24 Jul 2026
| Open Magazine

The discussion, moderated by Dr Ritu Mathur, Director, Energy Assessment & Modelling Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), underscored a broader shift in India's clean energy narrative.

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TERI Launches 'Future-In-Charge' Phase 2 in Bengaluru to Power India's EV Charging Workforce

20 Jul 2026
| SMEStreet

Building on the success of the pilot phase, Future-In-Charge Phase 2 aims to strengthen industry-aligned training provide hands-on learning opportunities, and enhance employability through stronger industry engagement and placement support.

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Experts call for sustainable lifestyles at climate dialogue

18 Jul 2026
| The Hindu

Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Dr Asif Qureshi, Head of the Department of Climate Change at IIIT Hyderabad; Dr Goutham Reddy, Chairman, CII; and noted environmentalist Dr Ranjan Panda participated in the discussion.

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Tackle water security on both supply, demand sides: Experts

15 Jul 2026
| The Hindu Business Line

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Advisor, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), emphasized that ensuring India's water security under climate change requires addressing both water supply and demand, as consumption across domestic, industrial, and agricultural sectors exceeds available resources.

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TERI Calls for Accelerated Adoption of Solar Thermal Technologies to Decarbonize India’s Industrial Sector

11 Jul 2026
| Global Agriculture

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) released a Policy Brief on Solar Thermal Energy for Industrial Decarbonization, highlighting the significant potential of solar thermal technologies to reduce fossil fuel dependence and support India’s transition toward a low-carbon industrial economy.

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Solar thermal technologies can help decarbonise industries: TERI

10 Jul 2026
| ThePrint

TERI’s Policy Brief on Solar Thermal Energy for Industrial Decarbonization outlines strategies to accelerate the adoption of solar thermal technologies. Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) emphasized that achieving India’s net-zero goals requires enabling SMEs to overcome financial and technological barriers through targeted financing, pilot initiatives, and market-based incentives for clean process heat.

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India’s Textile Parks Are Half Empty. Do We Need More?

08 Jul 2026
| IndiaSpend

Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, Electricity & Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), noted that state agencies often develop industrial parks far from thriving cities, making them less attractive to businesses and workers.

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