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Indias 18K sq km reservoir surface area has potential to generate 280 GW solar energy
18 Feb 2020
| The Economic Times
The report 'Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV): A Third Pillar to Solar PV Sector?' by TERI has found that India's reservoirs have 18,000 sq km of area with the potential to generate 280 GW of solar power through floating solar photovoltaic plants.
Read moreREI 2019: Insights About Session on Impact of Solar Energy in 2030
19 Sep 2019
| Saur Energy
Talking about the future of solar energy in 2030, Mr Shirish Garud, Senior Fellow, TERI, pointed out that there will be a significant impact on grid operation.
Read moreFuture to be Driven by Clean Mobility Powered with RE: Dr Ajay Mathur
15 Jul 2019
| Saur Energy
The future is expected to be driven by clean mobility powered with abundantly available renewable energy, said Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, TERI.
Read morePowering the Ghats
01 Jul 2019
| Renewable Watch
Project team has developed a hybrid solar charging model that ensures continuous flow of electricity to the looms.
Read moreShift from kerosene to solar to improve power supply for households: Study
18 Apr 2019
| ET Energy World
Switching subsidies from kerosene to off-grid solar products would improve electricity access for households still reliant on kerosene, according to a study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and TERI.
Read moreSolar power tariffs will be lower than Rs 2.30/unit by 2030: TERI report
14 Feb 2019
| The Hindu Business Line
According to the TERI report, the levelised cost of electricity from ground-mounted solar projects will fall from Rs 2.87 a unit in 2018 to Rs 2.30 a unit in 2030
Read moreRenewables to be preferred energy source by 2030: Report
13 Feb 2019
| The Hindu Business Line
Renewables would be preferred source of energy by 2030 with tariffs ranging between Rs 1.9-2.6 per unit for wind and solar power and storage cost declining by around 70 per cent, according to a report by Energy Transition Commission released on the sidelines of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2019.
Read moreSystem to provide clean energy to off-grid populations developed
04 Feb 2019
| Business Standard
TERI, in partnership with STEAG Energy Services, has developed a system to provide clean energy to off-grid populations
Read moreSolar pump testing and research lab coming up at TERI
18 Jan 2019
| PV Magazine
TERI has signed an agreement with the Maxop Research and Testing Institute to establish laboratories to test solar water pumping systems and other solar products in compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards regulations and international standards.
Read moreDeal inked for biofuel research
31 Oct 2018
| The Hindu
The Department of Biotechnology has signed a three-year, Rs 11 crore deal with TERI to set up a centre to produce "advanced biofuels and bio-commodities." The bio-centre would be focussed on not only developing technology but also commercialising it. Other than fuel, by-products envisaged at the TERI-DBT Centre include food, feed, nutrition supplements, bio-plastics and novelty speciality chemicals.
Read moreInvest kerosene subsidy savings in solar lighting: Study
22 Aug 2018
| Business Standard
A part of kerosene subsidy savings in India could be invested in helping the vulnerable section of society access clean lighting through off-grid solar lighting technologies, a new study has suggested. The study by International Institute for Sustainable Development and TERI explored the business model for a 'kerosene-solar subsidy swap’. It says a shift to solar lighting will reduce the need for ongoing expenditure on subsidies because any government support would help cover one-off capital
Read moreWeather alarms highlight need to accelerate low-carbon economy
12 Aug 2018
| Business Standard
India has to offer a lot of positive examples of climate ambition and clean energy development, Director-General, TERI, Dr Ajay Mathur said. The growth of renewables, the increase in energy efficiency, scaling up of electric mobility and even the recognition of linkages between air quality and climate change all demonstrate the country's climate action, Dr Mathur said. The challenges posed by climate change offer a slew of opportunities for corporate houses to take the lead.
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