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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 urges national push for solar thermal energy to decarbonise India's industrial sector

13 Jul 2026
| AgroSpectrum

India needs a dedicated national strategy to accelerate the adoption of solar thermal technologies if it is to meaningfully decarbonise its industrial sector and meet long-term climate commitments, according to a new policy roadmap released by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

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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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India cuts solar panel imports, but China’s grip stays firm

07 Jul 2026
| Financial Express

Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said India’s dependence on China has shifted from finished solar modules to upstream components.

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India takes steps strengthen energy database by plugging key data gaps

06 Jul 2026
| The Tribune

The report also recommended developing a framework to estimate off-grid electricity consumption. It said the methodology prepared by Prayas and TERI "may be used as the first-cut for better refinement and adaptation by the line energy-Ministries.

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