Ongoing Projects

National Roadmap: Solarisation of Closed & Reclaimed Coal Mines in India

April 10, 2026

| Electricity and Renewables

About the Initiative The National Roadmap: Solarisation of Closed & Reclaimed Coal Mines in India is a flagship initiative led by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The project seeks to transform abandoned, closed, and reclaimed coal mines into productive renewable energy hubs, directly supporting India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

Akshay Urja

April 1, 2026

| Knowledge Repositories & Information Centre

Akshay Urja is a bimonthly magazine published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), with support from GIZ on behalf of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.

TERI EIACP Secures First Prize at National Evaluation Workshop 2025-26

March 17, 2026

| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre

TERI EIACP (Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme) secured the First Prize at the National Evaluation Workshop 2025-26 organised by Sulabh- International Institute of Health and Hygiene (IIHH)-EIACP and JNU-EIACP, under the aegis of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) from 15th-17th March, 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Achieving a Just Transition in India with an Effective Carbon Credit Trading Scheme

December 15, 2025

| Energy

India has operationalized the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), notified in June 2023 under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022, establishing a domestic carbon market that builds on the earlier Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) framework. Administered by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power, the scheme includes both a compliance mechanism for large “obligated entities” across key industrial sectors and a voluntary offset mechanism.

Study on comparative assessment of vehicular fuels in India’s energy transition: A multi- dimensional approach

December 5, 2025

| Energy

India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, relies on fossil fuels for about 80 per cent of its energy needs, with coal dominating electricity generation (70 per cent) and expected to grow further despite renewable expansion targets. At the same time, India has committed to significant decarbonization goals, including a 47 per cent reduction in emissions intensity by 2035.

Enhancing women’s empowerment as employees and entrepreneurs in decentralised renewable energy

September 20, 2025

| Energy Access

India’s transition toward climate-resilient and decentralized renewable energy (DRE) systems presents a significant opportunity to advance inclusive development. Across rural and peri-urban regions, DRE technologies are increasingly being promoted to improve energy access, strengthen livelihoods, and support climate adaptation.

The Green School Project 2.0: Empowering Education for a Greener Tomorrow

September 2, 2025

| Energy Efficiency

| Water

| Waste

| Sustainable Habitat

| Environment

| Energy

| Climate Change

The Green School project 2.0 is a pioneering collaboration between the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and TERI. This initiative aims to foster critical thinking, interdisciplinary learnings, and a profound understanding of environment conservation values amongst the students studying in schools operating in Tata Steel operational areas.

Compendium and Enforcement Framework for Energy Efficiency Regulations

July 29, 2025

| Energy

TERI, in partnership with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), is leading a landmark initiative to strengthen India’s energy efficiency ecosystem. This project brings together experts to create a Compendium of Energy Conservation Act, Energy Conservation rules and regulations, updated with the latest amendments, and a systematic compilation of Statutory Orders (S.O.s) as Annexure for easy reference.

Agri – PV in India

June 18, 2025

| Electricity and Renewables

Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV): Harmonizing Energy and Food Security

Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV) offers a land-efficient pathway for sustainable development by enabling the co-location of solar power generation and crop cultivation. This dual-use approach facilitates renewable energy expansion without displacing vital farmland or compromising national food security.

Simulating the Effects of Earth Cooling Approaches on the Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Monsoon and Precipitation Extremes

June 17, 2025

| Climate Change

| Water

| Environment

| Energy

Global warming is significantly altering precipitation patterns, making wet regions wetter and increasing aridity in dry areas. This research project investigates the impacts of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) specifically Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) on monsoon systems. By utilizing high-resolution climate models, we aim to provide a detailed understanding of how cooling the planet might modulate the fundamental physical drivers of extreme weather.