Policy Brief

Valuation of Ecosystem Services (Wealth Accounting) and Assessment of Payment for Ecosystem Services

20 Apr 2026
| Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma
| Mr Aniruddh Soni
| Mr Pranjul Chauhan
| Areeba Usmani
| Rachit Kumar

TERI, in partnership with Ernst & Young LLP, conducted a comprehensive study for the Bangladesh Forest Department as part of the Sustainable Forest and Livelihoods (SUFAL) Project. This study developed a robust framework for valuing ecosystem services and natural wealth accounting in three critical forest sites: Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary, Modhupur National Park, and Ramgarh-Sitakunda Reserved Forests.By applying internationally recognized methods and engaging stakeholders through workshops and training, the project quantified the substantial economic contributions of these forests, totalling over 720 million USD annually from provisioning, regulating, and cultural services.

RESPONSIBLE AGRI PV: BASELINE ASSESSMENT REPORT Renkube Plant, Telangana

06 Apr 2026
| Ms. Hemakshi Mallik
| Ms. Ishita Bhar
| Ms. Poulami Choudhury
| Mr. Prabuddh Vaidya

This brief summarizes the findings of the Responsible Agri-PV Baseline Assessment conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) under the Responsible Energy Initiative (REI) India. The study examines an institutional agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) pilot implemented by Renkube Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU).The primary focus of this assessment is to evaluate the feasibility of co-locating solar power generation with active agriculture in the semi-arid, water-stressed conditions typical of Telangana.

Agri-Photovoltaics Potential in India: Pathways for Sustainable Energy–Food Solutions

31 Mar 2026
| Dr. Siddhita Yadav
| Dr. Arunendra Kumar Tiwari
| Ms. Hemakshi Malik
| Ms Rose

India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in clean energy, with a steadfast commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and installing 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. However, this transition faces a complex challenge within the Water-Energy-Food (W-E-F) nexus.

RESPONSIBLE AGRI PV BASELINE ASSESSMENT REPORT Khare Energy Plant, Madhya Pradesh

31 Mar 2026
| Ms. Hemakshi Mallik
| Ms. Ishita Bhar
| Ms. Poulami Choudhury
| Mr. Prabuddh Vaidya

This report, prepared by TERI under the Responsible Energy Initiative (REI) India, assesses a farmer-led agrivoltaics (Agri‑PV) pilot at the Khare Energy Plant in Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. The study evaluates the project’s energy performance, agricultural outcomes, water use, financial viability, and socio-economic impacts, with the aim of understanding how Agri‑PV can support people‑centric and climate‑resilient renewable energy development in India.

FRAMEWORK FOR AGRIPV DPR DEVELOPMENT

31 Mar 2026
| Ms. Hemakshi Malik
| Ms. Ishita Bhar
| Dr. Arunendra K Tiwari

DownloadThe Framework for AgriPV DPR Development by TERI provides a comprehensive, end-to-end guide for planning and implementing agrivoltaic (AgriPV) projects in India, where solar power generation is integrated with agricultural activities on the same land.

Energy Efficiency in Steel Sector: A Comprehensive Review of Best Available Technologies.

03 Mar 2026
| PRK Sobhanbabu
| Aggarwal M.
| Ghosh A. M.
| Vijayakumar C.

Building on TERI’s long-standing work on industrial decarbonisation and resource efficiency, this publication evaluates the potential of (BATs) to enhance plant-level performance—highlighting how wider adoption could, in aggregate, enable up to a twofold improvement in energy efficiency across major production routes.

Clean Freight Program: Baseline Study (Phase-II)

10 Feb 2026
| Mr Sharif Qamar
| Piyush Saxena
| Arun Kumar
| Arun Babu

Rising Freight Demand & EmissionsIndia’s freight transport demand is witnessing a significant rise, projected to increase from 2,682 billion tonne-kilometres (BTKM) in 2019-20 to 7,260 BTKM by 2030-31, with road freight expected to account for approximately 85 per cent of the total movement. Continued reliance on road transport, coupled with the sector’s dependence on fossil fuels, poses critical challenges for India’s long-term energy security and climate mitigation goals.