Ongoing Projects
Learning platform for power sector utilities in India
December 27, 2017
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), with the support of Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), has launched a Distribution Utilities Forum (DUF) that brings together various distribution utilities across India to a single platform and envisages taking up issues and challenges in the distribution sector towards enabling distribution reforms. Based on the suggestions made by the Forum members in the first meeting of Distribution Utility Forum held on 4th May 2018, three themes have been identified.
Capacity building of LSPs under GEF-UNIDO-BEE project in Ceramic and Dairy sectors
September 1, 2017
| Energy
The aim of the project is to develop and promote a market environment for introducing energy inefficiencies and enhanced use of renewable energy technologies in process applications in 12 selected energy-intensive MSME clusters in India with expansion to more clusters later. This is to improve the productivity and competitiveness of units, as well as to reduce overall carbon emissions and improve the local environment.
Developing energy efficient technology compendium for Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) sector
September 1, 2017
| Energy Efficiency
The project aims to (1) Conduct energy audit of six EAF units (2) Develop a technology package compendium 'Energy efficient technology packages for electric arc furnace', and (3) Develop a booklet 'Ready reckoner on energy efficient technology packages for electric arc furnace'.
Energy Pricing in India: A study on subsidies and taxes
August 18, 2017
| Energy
The mian objectives of this study are to: 1. Identify the taxes and subsidies on the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors in India; 2. Understand and evaluate the overall tax and its impact on energy prices and the impact of change in the tax structure on the growth of different sectors and the overall economy.
Transforming Energy Access in South Asia and Africa towards renewable
August 1, 2017
| Energy
| Energy Access
This research and innovation programme will deliver new technologies and robust evidence on the critical barriers hampering systemic change and scaling up energy access, working with Southern researchers and entrepreneurs, to drive locally relevant innovation and delivery. This will have a transformative impact on deploying renewable energy solutions in developing countries, especially in South Asia and Africa.
Clean energy roadmap for Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
July 1, 2017
| Energy
The project undertakes a comprehensive study on the greening of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. The objective is to study the options in de-carbonization of the energy portfolio for these islands and outline strategies for moving towards a low carbon pathway, in line with India's INDCs.
Replacing kerosene for solar in households for lighting
June 30, 2017
| Energy Access
The project aims to develop a business case for redirecting / re-routing kerosene subsidies in India towards the solar product value chain, and in essence, to replace the use of kerosene for basic lighting at the household level by making comparable solar based lighting alternatives available and affordable.
Technology Assessment and Matchmaking in India Project (FY 2017)
June 15, 2017
| Energy
| Energy Efficiency
TERI and IGES, along with interested stakeholders from India and Japan, will operationalize the Japan-India Technology Matchmaking Platform (JITMAP) which was initiated in the Financial Year 2016 to promote the dissemination of Japanese low carbon technology in India. Specifically the following key activities will be conducted in the Financial Year 2017: (i) Information collection and sharing; (ii) Feasibility studies; (iii) Dissemination and capacity building; (iv) Outreach activities.