Completed Projects

Designing and Implementing Solar Energy based Livelihood Projects for Rural Communities (DISLP)

April 2, 2010 to

February 9, 2011

TERI is empanelled by the ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation)/SCAAP (Special Commonwealth African Assistance Programme), Government of India, for conducting this programme. DISLP course is being offered under this programme for the year 2010/11. The Course aims to build the capacity of organizations and individuals from developing countries, enabling them to apply the enhanced knowledge and skills in large-scale generation of sustainable livelihoods utilizing solar PV technology.

Organization of India Policy Workshop on "Status of MAC replacement technologies"

April 20, 2010 to

January 28, 2011

To organise a two-day India policy workshop on the status of MAC replacement technologies. The overall objective of the workshop is to contribute towards the reduction of direct and indirect releases or emissions of ozone depleting substances (HCFCs) and greenhouse gases (HCFCs and HFCs) both through promotion of zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and low global warming potential (GWP) alternatives as well as promotion of best practices and better engineered and energy efficient technology.

Energy audit for the LPG import/export terminal of IndianOil Petronas Private Limited at Haldia (WB)

September 1, 2009 to

January 28, 2011

To carry out a comprehensive energy audit study of the Indian Oil Petronas Pvt. Ltd., with the following specific objectives: a. To carry out a detailed performance evaluation of major equipments and auxiliaries in the LPG import/export terminal with a view to identify thrust areas for energy conservation. b. To quantify the extent of energy savings/performance improvement that can be achieved. c. To recommend various technically sound and economically viable measures to improve the end-use energy efficiency.

Advisory support for organisation of a Workshop on Sustainable Energies for SMEs

August 1, 2009 to

January 28, 2011

To provide advisory support to the organisers, M/s InWEnt-Capacity Building International for organisation of the Workshop on Sustainable Energies for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Providing treatment as per strategies presented by TERI along with allied civil works to control algal blooms and to improve quality, apperance of water of waterbody in Central Park

September 1, 2009 to

January 20, 2011

The main objectives of the project are:
- To devise natural, practical and sustainable strategies to control Algal blooms and to improve water quality and appearance of water of water bodies at the Central Park.

- Improvement in the qualitative aspects of water such as reduction in PH value, suspended particulate matter, coloration etc. through natural methods without any application of harsh, toxic chemicasl

- To establish a symbiotic fresh water ecosystem of natural acquatic life at the Central Park on a long term sustainable basis.

Preservation of freshwater ecosystems in Navi Mumbai for sustainable resource utilization

October 16, 2008 to

January 20, 2011

The salient features of the project:

1. The project is the first unique demonstration effort in the entire MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region).

2. Setting up of an ERC focusing on fresh water ecosystems with an objective to generate scientific information through research, compilation of data in the form of a database and books, dissemination of information through awareness programs for educational institutions & visitors to the centre. ERC would organize special nature trails for students.

Improving solid waste management at Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

February 26, 2010 to

January 19, 2011

Vaishno Devi is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Shakti, located in the hill of Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Consumer grievance redressal system

April 1, 2009 to

January 18, 2011

Consumer grievance redressal (CGR) is an important function of an efficient, responsive, and transparent municipal body. The purpose of a grievance redressal mechanism is to provide a platform for citizens to lodge their complaints related to various services they receive from the municipal body, voice their opinions, and provide feedback on various services rendered by the urban local bodies. This study envisages a critical assessment of the existing CGR systems in municipal bodies with the objective of strengthening the sytem in two selected cities.

Green building design and energy consultancy for The Research and Development centre of Hindustan Lever Limited (Now known as UniLever) which is being redesigned and expanded.

November 30, 2006 to

January 16, 2011

Energy consultancy and analysis of consultants' design to help incoporate green features and technologies in the same.

Energy audit of the French Embassy

May 31, 2010 to

January 11, 2011

In this project, following activities will be taken up:
-baseline energy audit of the existing buildings,
-detailed analysis and
-guidelines which will act as design brief/framework for the proposed new building