Projects

Ongoing Projects

Energy efficiency improvements among small and medium textile units in India

November 7, 2023
| Energy

A study on ‘energy efficiency improvements among small and medium scale textile units in India’ was carried out by TERI targeting the three major energy consuming sub-sectors within textile industry, namely spinning, weaving and wet processing. The study covered surveys/interviews of textile units and key stakeholders across five clusters: Ahmedabad, Bhiwandi, Coimbatore, Surat and Tirupur.

The priorities of the study were:

1) ensuring maximum impact in terms of energy savings (targeting the most relevant processes and improvement opportunities),

Urja Arpan

October 18, 2023
| Energy Efficiency
| Energy Access
| Energy

Urja Arpan is an initiative Tata Power-Delhi Distribution Ltd. launched to promote responsible and optimal electricity consumption. The initiative aims to encourage individuals and organizations to adopt energy-efficient products and services and to inspire citizens to practice a sustainable lifestyle for a greener future.

School Awareness as part of CAP India

October 18, 2023
| Air
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
| Energy
| Climate Change

The alarming levels of air pollution in major cities across India have raised serious concerns about public health. It is a problem that demands a united effort, spanning global, national, regional, and individual levels, to combat. The Clean Air Project (CAP) in India, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is a crucial initiative aimed at improving air quality, enhancing well-being, and mitigating climate change impacts.

E-Learning Platform

October 3, 2023
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Climate Change
| Microbes
| Transport
| Cities
| Energy Efficiency
| Resources & Sustainable Development
| Water
| Buildings
| Energy Access
| Land
| Forest & Biodiversity
| Waste
| Air
| Resource Efficiency & Governance
| Health & Nutrition
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
| Energy

TERI is committed to offering expert training across various research fields to enhance the skills of both professionals and students. These courses aim to provide individuals eager to expand their knowledge and competencies in the sector with access to cutting-edge information.

Gender-Just Transition: 'Establishing women as critical stakeholders in India’s just energy transition: Evidences from Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh'

September 21, 2023
| Energy

Coal continues to remain the mainstay of India’s energy portfolio mix. The climate change considerations and the increasing competitiveness of cleaner sources of energy are likely to increase the momentum of the transition towards non-fossil fuel-based sources. According to an estimate, this move would impact approximately 13 million people who are dependent on coal either directly or indirectly for a livelihood.

Manuals for Energy Efficient Retrofit of Existing Buildings in Different Climatic Zones of India

September 20, 2023
| Buildings
| Sustainable Habitat
| Energy

India is a diverse country with diverse energy consumption patterns in different sectors. Among these sectors, the building sector consumes around 38% (~208 mtoe) of India’s total annual primary energy consumption and 31% (296 TWh) of the total annual electricity consumption. Within the commercial sector, the current built-up area is roughly 1.4 billion square meters.

Sustainable Aviaton Fuel Roadmap for India

August 9, 2023
| Energy
| Transport

Fossil fuel-sourced Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has significant environmental impacts along its well-to-wheel chain. In 2021 aviation accounted for over 2% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, having grown faster in recent decades than road, rail or shipping. The estimated consumption of ATF for international operations by Indian operators is expected to reach around 2.2 million tonnes by 2030, while that for domestic operations, it will reach 10.1 million tonnes during the same period.

Comparative LCA Between Powertrain Components of ICE Vehicles Versus EVs

August 9, 2023
| Transport
| Resources & Sustainable Development
| Energy

Manufacture, promotion and adoption of EVs seem to be one of the top priorities of government all across the world including India when it comes to green measures. The aim of this project is to quantify the benefits associated with such a switch compared to the traditional option of using ICE vehicle powertrain and fuel in Indian roads. The upstream manufacturing of EVs is both resource and energy intensive while there is also an inflexion point beyond which EVs have to be driven to become environmentally competitive with ICE vehicles.

Establishing Energy Data Management Unit (EDMU)

August 9, 2023
| Energy Efficiency
| Energy Access
| Energy

Energy access, energy security, and energy transition are vital both at the global and national levels. This necessitates the availability of robust, consistent, and reliable energy data, which can help in understanding the energy profile of a country. Furthermore, it aids in assessing the impact of various policies and programs. In the current era, where energy transition holds high priority, having robust energy data can assist policymakers in formulating data-backed policies that support countries in achieving their environmental and developmental commitments in the coming years.

Sustainability Assessment of Vehicle Fuel

August 8, 2023
| Transport
| Resources & Sustainable Development

In a scenario where India is actively pursuing green energy, the objective is to realize the full potential of biogas as a vehicular fuel. Biogas has multiple benefits in the Indian context in terms of energy efficiency, raw material availability, affordable mobility and rural mobility penetration, waste management, as well as several social-economic benefits that come with its usage.