Ongoing Projects
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'.
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.
Brahmaputra Symposium: Knowledge beyond Disciplines
August 21, 2017
Brahmaputra River Symposium 2017 is structured around the theme Knowledge Beyond Borders.
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.
Development of sludge free, clean, green and cost-effective technology at bench-scale for treatment of textile and dyeing industry effluent
July 18, 2017
| Waste
| Environment
The main objectives of this project are: 1. To develop a bench scale photocatalytic reactor (PCR) specifically targeting such organic dyes which are in dissolved state, highly toxic, recalcitrant/non-biodegradable in nature and constitution, present in the effluent of textile & dyeing Industry.
Development of polyolefin composites loaded with co-microencapsulated intumescent fire retardant system along with nanosized wear resistant additives
July 17, 2017
In this study a high temperature charring agent i.e. propane terephthalamide will be synthesized. This will be co-micro encapsulated with APP in melamine-formaldehyde resin. The microcapsules thus developed will be blended along with nanosized silicon nitride in LLDPE, PP, LDPE and HDPE. The microcapsules will enhance the fire retardancy. Thus, the developed blend will have effective fire retardancy.
Roadmap and action plan for implementation of a market based instrument for GHG reduction for the MSW sector in India
July 9, 2017
| Climate Change
| Waste
This Assignment will involve following two components: (i) Designing of a new Market Based Mechanism (MBM) with the following key steps: (a) Baseline assessments and setting the scope; (b) Determining and setting mitigation targets along with time-frame; (c) Ensuring market stability through design features like a price collar; (d) Setting up an oversight and compliance mechanism to enforce the target; (e) Stakeholder discussions and buy-in; and (ii) Providing policy recommendations and roadmap for implementation of the select MBM.
Strengthening Non-state Climate Action in the Global South
July 1, 2017
| Climate Change
| Environment
This project aims to fill two crucial gaps in the world's response to climate change by generating an evidence base to expand the participation and leadership of climate action by cities, companies, civil society groups, and other sub/non-state actors in the Global South, as well as the effectiveness of such action.