Ongoing Projects
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.
Low Carbon Pathways for Madhya Pradesh
August 4, 2023
| Energy
TERI carried out a study on decarbonization pathways for the power sector in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The primary aim of this study is to assess the future capacity and generation portfolio in the state of Madhya Pradesh in the short and medium term—2025 and 2030—to meet the anticipated demand profile. The study provides an assessment of key aspects such as (a) the degree of VRE generation which can be integrated with the state grid, (b) system costs, and (c) the impact on the operation of the coal fleet.
The study brings out the following impressions:
Online Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP&TEDP)
May 10, 2023
| Energy Efficiency
| Waste
Background
Entrepreneurship Development Programmes are the need of the hour and essential to deal with the prevalent unemployment issue arising in India, especially after COVID-19. Currently, in India, the need for an entrepreneurship program is more potent than ever. Entrepreneurship can actualize the potential of budding minds and boost the economy manifold.
Programme LEAD (Leadership for Environment, Awareness and Development)
April 20, 2023
| Climate Change
| Energy
| Energy Efficiency
| Forest & Biodiversity
| Waste
| Sustainable Habitat
| Energy
| Environment
The Environment Education and Awareness (EEA) Area at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has designed a summer programme that enables school students to gain knowledge, enhance their skillsets and obtain access to resources and networks to strengthen their competencies on issues related to environment and sustainable development. Technical sessions by subject experts, hands-on training, internship opportunity and mentoring on sustainability-linked topics are some of the key activities curated within this holistic programme.
Roadmap for India's Energy Transition in the Transport Sector
April 4, 2023
| Energy
| Transport
Transportation plays a pivotal role in the economic an social development of a country, carrying men and materials, such as- carriage of raw material and finished product; minerals; food and other essential products; and services, opening new avenues of employment opportunities. The main sources of energy for transport are diesel and petrol; alternative fuel technologies are relatively more expensive for an extensive use. Both cost and availability of alternative fuels have been a significant factor in the unprecedented growth of petroleum product demand for the transport sector.
UI-ASSIST (US-India collAborative for smart diStribution System wIth Storage)
March 15, 2023
| Electricity and Renewables
UI-ASSIST project, funded by Department of Energy (DoE) on US side, and Department of Science and Technology (DST) through Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) on India side under the Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center (JCERDC), has addressed essential issues related to the adoption and deployment of active distribution networks, integrating distributed energy resources including storage in the network as well as microgrid level.
Estimate the potential carbon benefit earn by shifting households to improved cookstoves
January 23, 2023
| Energy Access
| Air
| Climate Change
Indoor air pollution is a critical issue in rural areas. The use of biomass in the traditional household cookstove of the rural areas is also an important source of atmospheric black carbon. Conventional cooking methods have also been reported as important source of ambient air pollution in different cities. Promoting cleaner fuels like LPG to remote rural areas has different issues. In West Bengal, many rural households still depend on cooking in traditional cookstoves using locally available biomass materials.