Projects

Projects

Promoting Renewable Energy for Industrial Applications in India

September 20, 2007 to January 1, 2012
| Completed Project

The project is a collaborative study by TERI and UNIDO. The objective of the project is to study SME sector in India and identify the potential renewable energy technologies for industrial applications with reference to the SME sector in India and organize an Expert Group Meeting (a two day event to be held in Delhi during 18-19th December 2007) to discuss the main issues and findings.

Estimation of Technical and Commercial Losses in NPCL Supply Area 2006-07 Conditions

September 17, 2007 to October 10, 2008
| Completed Project

The study is aimed to estimate voltage wise total and disaggregated distribution losses of NPCL network at 33kV and below voltage level corresponding to peak load conditions (2006-07)

Advisory Services for various energy efficiency and energy conservation programmes such as Energy Audit, Implementation Assistance, Training programme, etc.

September 3, 2007 to December 22, 2010
| Completed Project

Energy forms an important component of Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) budget. BBMP is availing advisory services of TERI for various energy efficiency and energy conservation programmes such as Energy Audit, Implementation Assistance, Training programme, etc., for improvement of street lighting systems and electrical systems in other installations.

TERI-ITEC training program on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

September 1, 2007 to November 30, 2008
| Completed Project

This course highlights the importance of an renewable energy and energy efficiency for a sustained growth process. Professionals holding at least a Bachelors degree, and involved with researching, analyzing and/ or implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and programs along with development policy, are encouraged to apply.

Capacity building in rural distribution franchising for franchisers and franchisees

August 29, 2007 to August 19, 2007
| Completed Project

TERI has been made the lead training institute for Scheme on capacity building of rural distribution franchising. Under the scheme TERI has to conduct training programs in various RGGVY states for franchisers and franchisees.

Biomass for sustainable development

August 20, 2007 to September 14, 2009
| Completed Project

The National assignment will (a) develop economic and financial viability framework for different end-use applications focusing on capital costs, user charges, O and M costs; (b) develop a reporting and monitoring framework for VESP subprojects including consideration of CDM proposals; and (c) review performance, impacts and lessons of the test phase with a view to drawing institutional and design

Training for IFS officers on Development of Project Design Document (PDD) for Forestry Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) projects

August 13, 2007 to September 21, 2007
| Completed Project

The project on "development of project design document for Forestry CDM projects" is about one week refresher training course organised for officers of Indian Forest Service with the following objecvtives: 1. To familiarize the participants with the science of global warming, global response to climate change, role of forestry sector in mitigation of climate change.

Advisory services for energy efficiency in the proposed training institute, DMRC

August 10, 2007 to May 19, 2008
| Completed Project

The proposed training centre and hostel facility of DMRC at Shastri Park is being designed as a green building. Follwoing aspects of a green building would be integrated in the design: Site planning optimised building envelope Optimised building system design Integrated renewable energy resources water and waste management

Synthesis of nanoparticles using microorganisms

August 2, 2007 to June 30, 2011
| Completed Project

Nanotechnology is the study of phenomena exhibited by materials at the atomic and molecular level of dimensions ranging from a few nanometers to less than hundred nanometers. The total global demand for nanoscale materials, tools and devices was estimated at nearly $7.5 billion in 2003 and is expected to reach $28.7 billion in 2008, at an average annual growth rate of 30.6%.

Molecular characterization of Pongamia pinnata germplasm

August 1, 2007 to September 12, 2011
| Completed Project

The project aims at survey and identification of superior high yielding trees of Pongamia through multidisciplinary approach. The trees will be evaluated morphologically, biochemically and with molecular markers for their potential for biodiesel production. Markers associated with oil and seed traits will be identified.