Completed Projects
Utilization of unburned carbon in bagasse ash
July 15, 2007 to
June 12, 2010
In this project, the unburned carbon in bagasse fly ash will be separated to obtain maximum carbon yield possible using simple techniques such as sieving, gravity separation, froth floatation etc. The possible products from this carbon will be examined. Options such as precursor for activated carbon, briquettes for cooking, ironing etc., low cost adsorbent for colour and odour removal, additive in paint, rubber, will be examined.Training of Trainer programme for Franchisee Development
January 22, 2008 to
June 10, 2010
The programe is under the Rajiv Gandhi Garamin Vidhyuti karan Yojana which focuses on improving revenue sustainability and customer satisfaction. The Programme aims to impart training to the trainer/ professional of the utilities so as to develop a strong team of 40-50 professional equipped with necessary knowledge and skills and capable of imparting knowledge to more and more personnel of the utilities and expected future franchisee, so as to meet capacity requirement necessary for franchisee development.ADB collaborates with TERI on LaBL to make lighting facilities reach at least 1500 households
August 3, 2009 to
June 8, 2010
ADB collaborates with TERI on LaBL to develop new methodologies and approaches and support demonstration projects that are scalable and replicable and/or modalities that are designed to lead to large scale programs and will have the most significant long term impacts on increasing households access to energy. The project aims to provide access to lighting facilities to about 1500 households translating to reaching 30-40 villages. The area of operations will focus on 2-3 states and will try to demonstrate new delivery mechanisms in terms of co-funding support from the LaBL Associate.Efficient shelters!
August 15, 2008 to
May 31, 2010
Major components of this project are : 1/ Consultancy on developing wind farm project for INDUS Tower 2/ Consultancy on assessing and recommending the most suitable option of alternate energy supply for the telecom shelter 3/ Consultancy on assessing the feasibility of renewable energy based mobile power station.Greening young minds through experiential learning
March 1, 2009 to
May 27, 2010
The Objectives of this project were: 1/ Raise awareness and understanding about climate change issue amongst students and teachers of all disciplines. 2/ Focus on findings of IPCC to disseminate knowledge to students and teachers. 3/ Promote engagement on these issues with students in other parts of the country. 4/ Familiarise all about the importance of the internet and computer as powerful tools for knowledge.Training Programme on Plant Tissue Culture for Meghalaya officials
June 1, 2009 to
May 20, 2010
The main objective of the proposed project is to sensitize and enhance the technical capability of all the ranks of horticulture department of Meghalaya associated with upcoming tissue culture production facility in Shillong with various aspects of commercial tissue culture for efficient running and optimal utilization of the facility.Energy Security
April 1, 2007 to
May 19, 2010
The objectives of the research theme are as follows: General objectives : 1)Present the nature of energy security issue specific to the selected country and main impacts of energy insecurity at the household level 2)Analyse the responses of the main stakeholders to mitigate the impacts. Specific objectives : a) At National level: 1) Analyse the threats (present and future) to energy security, 2) Analyse the different measures/strategies for energy security in the context of the study country, 3) Study the impacts of the measures to improve energy security (past, existing and potential).State of the Planet conference 2010- New Delhi
February 8, 2010 to
May 17, 2010
The India part of the sixth State of the Planet conference will be hosted by TERI, on March 25, 2010 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi from 4.30 PM to 8:30 PM. The theme for the session is "What is the basis of the Global Climate deal?". The deliberations from this session will be fed into the session on "CLIMATE CHANGE: What Would It Take to Complete the Climate Deal?" via live satellite link.The conference is based at the Earth Institute, which has made significant advances in forwarding the research and education needed to address the