Projects
Studies on Indoor Air Quality- Formaldehyde Monitoring in Indoor Environments of Tropical Climates
April 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015
| Completed Project
The study deals with occupant comfort aspect in terms of indoor air quality in air-conditioned office environment in tropical climates. It involves monitoring and analysis of indoor air pollutants with a focus on formaldehyde presence.
Photobioreactor Design and Harvest Technology for Algal Biofuels
March 24, 2015 to March 31, 2018
| Completed Project
| Energy
An algal photobioreactor design, based on sunlight distribution, is being developed for 2-4 times improvement in areal productivity after initial tests. Harvesting microalgae has been a decisive barrier in the algal biofuel field. A process based on specific harvest features of algae and an in-situ collection mechanism in the growth system itself is being developed.
PMU Consultancy for Engineer-in-Chief, Odisha
March 23, 2015 to March 15, 2018
| Completed Project
| Energy
The project scope primarily focuses on three major dedicated areas (energy-efficiency projects and industries, Odisha Energy Conservation Building Code and buildings, awareness and outreach) of State Designated Agency (SDA), Odisha. The main objectives are to achieve capacity avoidance, effective utilization of resources, address different opportunities of energy conservation in the state.
Sustainable livelihood activities on reclaimed open cast coal mines: a technology enabled integrated approach in Indian Coal sector
March 9, 2015 to March 31, 2018
| Completed Project
The project aims to: (1) assess through the application of a systematic multi-criteria evaluation framework, the suitability potential of post-mining land-use for ecologically beneficial and socio-economically productive outcomes; (2) undertake Forest restoration activities with native plant species on overburden dumps/backfilled mined land area using mycorrhiza and also undertake plantation of
Resource Efficiency Initiative: A detailed study on India's Automobile Sector
March 2, 2015 to March 31, 2017
| Completed Project
The automobile sector has emerged as a key sector for the Indian economy. Over the last 15 years, the sector has experienced phenomenal growth and in the coming years factors like growing population, rising aspirations of growing middle class, increased per-capita income, access to affordable finance will make the sector all the more relevant for the Indian economy.
Water-Energy-Food Nexus Research Area: Mapping Institutions, Researchers and Funders in India
January 29, 2015 to May 30, 2015
| Completed Project
| Energy | Environment | Sustainable Agriculture
The study maps the research publication outputs, from 2005 to 2014, of the increasingly critical interface of water, energy, and food, and their intertwined relationship in Indian research. The report also examines the research and development priorities on these areas for Indian funding organisations and the existing international collaborations.
CSR and Environment Sustainability Project in Purulia for Coal India Limited
January 20, 2015 to January 19, 2018
| Completed Project
| Sustainable Agriculture | Water | Environment | Energy
Purulia is one of the most backward districts in India lagging in most of the developmental indicators. The region suffers with extreme poverty, poor agricultural practices, lack of computer education and absence of sanitation facilities. With this view, solutions were designed to meet the need of the community in Purulia in a planned and inclusive manner.
Promoting Green Buildings in Tamil Nadu
January 14, 2015 to August 31, 2015
| Completed Project
| Buildings | Sustainable Habitat
The rapid urbanisation of various areas of Tamil Nadu has put a strain on municipalities and resources. In light of this, a report was prepared by TERI for the Chennai Metropolitan Devleopment Authority.
Bio prospecting of the local edible tubers to address the issue of malnourishment in Thane district
December 17, 2014 to March 31, 2016
| Completed Project
The project involve sensitization of the locals about the importance of tubers, corms, rhizomes & so on to meet their nutrition requirements and also help to curb the issues of malnourishment. The project shall also focus on collection, documentation and maintenance of the germplasm of the nutri-rich tubers.
TERI-SDC Partnership: Scaling up Energy Efficient Technologies in Small Enterprises (EESE) in India
December 15, 2014 to December 31, 2017
| Completed Project
| Energy Efficiency
The overall goals of the projects are -
to enhance energy-efficiency of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, and to see that energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission of the sector is reduced sustainablyThe outcomes include