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PM Modi's WFH nudge: Can fewer office trips help cut India's fuel bill?
11 May 2026
| Business Standard
Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) said hybrid work can help India conserve fuel and improve energy security by reducing peak-hour commuting, lowering oil demand, and cutting urban emissions.
Read moreNews snippets. The wait for atmanirbharta in pumped storage projects
11 May 2026
| The Hindu Business Line
India could have an agri-photovoltaic (agriPV) potential of nearly 2,129 GW, according to a new nationwide assessment by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), highlighting the scale of opportunity inherent in combining agriculture and solar power generation on the same land.
Read moreGovt gets 110 bids for 24 low-grade iron ore dumps
09 May 2026
| The Times of India
The Government of Goa received 110 bids for the auction of 24 low-grade iron ore dumps, signaling strong interest in reviving mining activity in the state. The mining companies have submitted a detailed project report (DPR) and that it would be evaluated by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreTERI and NCoEGPS Lead National Dialogue On Green Shipping Under Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero
09 May 2026
| Global Agriculture
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), in collaboration with the National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS) at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has organized a three-day national webinar from 6–8 May 2026 under the Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero initiative to advance stakeholder consultations for the National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP).
Read morePeak summer yet to come, but power supply is already falling short at night. Here’s why
05 May 2026
| The Indian Express
Mr Alekhya Datta, Fellow and Director, Electricity and Renewables Division at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said that anticipated evening supply shortfall during peak summer underscores structural challenges in balancing high renewable penetration with limited dispatchable capacity.
Read moreSTREE Set For National Rollout With TERI Backing
03 May 2026
| Deccan Herald
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has extended support for the nationwide expansion of the STREE programme, a women-centric sustainable mobility initiative being implemented by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under the Union Ministry of Power.
Read morePWD and GRIHA Council in Madhya Pradesh Inks MoU to Mandate Green Buildings Across the State
02 May 2026
| Climate Samurai
In a major push toward India’s Net Zero 2070 goals, PWD in MP partners with GRIHA Council to make eco-friendly design and sustainable materials compulsory for all new government buildings.
Read moreSunny days, strained nights: India’s power crunch begins early
01 May 2026
| Financial Express
Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said India’s power system is increasingly facing a structural mismatch, where low-cost solar power available during the day contrasts sharply with the high cost of electricity supply in the evening.
Read moreSolar glut sinks power prices to near zero on exchanges, exposes structural gaps
29 Apr 2026
| Mint
Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI, noted that high solar generation leading to zero pricing in the exchanges is a sign of oversupply rather than low demand, as discoms are restricted in terms of their capability to consume additional generation due to procurement issues.
Read moreUAE exit from OPEC signals shift away from strict cartel discipline — expert
29 Apr 2026
| TASS
Mr Ajai Malhotra, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute noted the exit opens up additional opportunities for major importing countries to negotiate more favorable supply terms.
Read moreHow heatwave has driven an early surge in India’s power demand
27 Apr 2026
| Indian Express
Mr Alekhya Datta, Fellow and Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said India’s challenge is no longer one of capacity shortage but of managing demand peaks efficiently.
Read moreIndia’s peak power demand hits record high of 256GW amid soaring temperatures
26 Apr 2026
| Mint
Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) stated the current surge in power demand is largely driven by increased cooling needs, with temperatures running about 2–2.5°C higher than during the same period in 2025. At present, this demand is being met through a combination of coal, solar, and hydro power sources.
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