Completed Projects
Action plan for reducing vehicular emissions
April 21, 2001 to
September 30, 2002
@ Collate and disseminate information on policies and actions that can reduce vehicular emissions@ Share experience between countries in the region
@ Assist selected countries to develop action plans for reducing vehicular emissions
@ Identify opportunities for public and private sector investments and actions for implementing such action plan
Privatization of Electricity Distribution in Orissa - A Case Study
December 1, 2001 to
September 27, 2002
Assessment of electricity demand for the state of Gujarat
July 1, 2001 to
September 15, 2002
@ Analyse secondary data of consumption patterns@ Survey international literature on forecasting methodologies
@ Design and implement a consumer survey
@ Develop an econometric model for assessing the demand, peak as well as energy
@ Assess the supply-side position and the demand-supply gap
Energy audit of Gujarat Refinery, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Vadodara
March 1, 2001 to
September 9, 2002
The objectives of this project included the following:1/ Evaluate operating efficiency of boiler, pumps, cooling towers, and blowers;
2/ Study such aspects as steam line insulation, working of steam traps, condensate utilization, load management and power factor improvement, lighting, steam and power balance;
3/ Identify potential areas for energy conservation;
4/ Recommend energy-saving measures by establishing techno-economic adequacy.
Demonstration of new agro-technologies at farmer's field
January 1, 2000 to
June 30, 2002
@ Identify key agronomic needs in wheat, rice, and sugarcane@ Demonstrate judicious use of agrochemicals for pest management to minimize crop losses and introduce sustainable practices to growers
@ Demonstrate improved varieties of traditional crops for better yields
@ Evaluate the impact of technology package (seeds, pesticides, fertilizers) on farmer productivity and income
@ Evaluate the impact of increased income and productivity on rural and community development
@ Evaluate the role of micro-enterprise in supporting sustainable agriculture
Drafting a legislation for independent regulation in water and sanitation sector in Gujarat
November 5, 2001 to
June 30, 2002
Promotion of clean energy technology initiatives in the Indian sub-continent, OPET
May 1, 2001 to
June 23, 2002
@ Act as an associate member of the OPET (Organizations for the Promotion of Clean Energy Technologies) network@ Focus on RETs (renewable energy technologies), energy-efficient technologies and innovation in industrial units (small and medium enterprises), and clean power generation
@ Disseminate the RTD (research and technological development) framework programme of the European Commission and the projects on cleaner technologies and RETs.
@ Conduct specific co-operative programmes related to the following themes.