Projects
Water Quality Status of Maharashtra 2015-16
May 13, 2016 to August 15, 2016
| Completed Project
| Environment | Water
Statistical compilation and analytical presentation of water quality data monitored by MPCB.
Air Quality Report for Maharashtra 2015-16
May 12, 2016 to June 30, 2016
| Completed Project
Statistical and analytical presentation of air quality data monitored by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
Preparation of Environmental Status Report (ESR) of Kolhapur 2015-16
May 10, 2016 to September 30, 2016
| Completed Project
Presenting the environment status report of Kolhapur Municipal Corporation. Preparation of this report is statutory from the state government for all A class ULB's in Maharashtra.
Preparation of White papers on developing a road map for achieving 60,000 MW wind power capacity by year 2022
March 29, 2016 to October 31, 2016
| Completed Project
Taking the cue from the Government of India's desire for accelerating wind power development in India, the objective of this assignment is to develop, publish and distribute Co-branded White Papers defining the roadmap for achieving 60 GW installed capacity by 2022.
Study of Assessment of Water Footprints of India's Long Term Energy Scenarios
March 17, 2016 to December 31, 2016
| Completed Project
| Water
The main objective of the study is to assess water footprint of India's long term energy scenario. The focus will be on energy demand sectors including agriculture, industries and supply sectors including fossil-based power generation, nuclear power stations. The study will highlight the regional variability in water demand and demand requirement.
Electricity pricing and the willingness to pay for electricity in India
March 3, 2016 to September 3, 2016
| Completed Project
| Energy Access
The study sought to understand the viability of on- and off-grid energy solutions and potential uptake for energy solutions in India by assessing: (a) the 'willingness to pay/invest' for energy services; and (b) the commercial viability of business models for both on- and off-grid energy service provisioning.
Evaluation of micro credit scheme for Stree Shakthi SHGs
February 22, 2016 to October 22, 2016
| Completed Project
This study aims to evaluate the extent of individual women who are empowered economically through Sthree Shakthi self help groups. Apart from this, current status of individual beneficiaries, impact on economic status of individuals, constraints in implementation will be analysed and recommendations made to improve the scheme.
Reducing Carbon Footprint and Enhancing Climate Resilience of National Highways in India
January 11, 2016 to November 15, 2017
| Completed Project
| Transport
Planning our cities better to make our houses cooler
January 8, 2016 to March 4, 2017
| Completed Project
| Cities | Buildings
Depleting green cover and a number of high rises have transformed cities into Urban Heat Islands. The report looks into mitigations strategies, as Bengaluru city in focus.
Study on the benefits of Somfy Roller Blinds in the Indian Context
January 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016
| Completed Project
The main objectives of the proposed study are as follows: Case studies: To find out and define the practical problems occurring with the conventional methods of window shading and glazing selection. Numerical and test bed experiments: To find out better and effective solutions for appropriate shade and glazing design suitable for the Indian context.