Policy Briefs/Reports

Battery Assembly and Container Testing: Safety, Global Best Practices and Way Forward

11 Aug 2026

| Mr Mukesh Kumar

| Mr Kapil Muddineni

| Ms Prachi Saini

India’s energy transition is entering a crucial phase of rapid battery energy storage deployment. This shift is driven by an ambitious national non-fossil capacity target of 500 GW by 2030 and the escalating need to integrate variable renewable energy while maintaining grid reliability. The Central Electricity Authority’s National Electricity Plan (NEP 2023) projects that national energy storage requirements will surge from 82.37 GWh in 2026–27 to 411.4 GWh by 2031–32, which includes 236.22 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). As India scales up these utility-scale installations, ensuring system safety, reliability, and resilience has become a critical priority.

SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY FOR INDUSTRIAL DECARBONIZATION

05 Aug 2026

| Mr Ajay Shankar

| Dr N K Ram

| Urvashi Singh

India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 hinges significantly on industrial decarbonization. Because replacing fossil fuels for process heat remains a primary challenge, low-carbon thermal solutions must be rapidly deployed across critical manufacturing operations.To address this gap, TERI has released a new policy brief: “Solar Thermal Energy for Industrial Decarbonization.” The brief focuses on how solar thermal technologies can drive India’s clean energy transition in mid-temperature sub-sectors such as textiles, dairy, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.

Discussion Brief: Sustainable Land Futures for Utility Scale RE Expansion in States: Case Study of Rajasthan

31 Jul 2026

| Dr Jayanta Mitra

| Dr Jay Ganesh Pandey

As India advances its renewable energy ambitions, strengthening land governance will be critical to facilitating sustainable and inclusive project development. Building on the findings of the accompanying research, this discussion brief presents key insights and policy recommendation to support responsible land procurement for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Using Rajasthan as a case study, the brief highlights approaches that can enhance stakeholder participation, promote efficient land use, and strengthen livelihood opportunities.

Tenure Dynamics in Land Procurement in Rajasthan’s Utility-Scale Solar Energy Transition

31 Jul 2026

| Dr Jayanta Mitra

| Dr Jay Ganesh Pandey

India's rapid expansion of utility-scale renewable energy has underscored the importance of equitable and inclusive land governance. This report examines land procurement practices for utility-scale solar projects in Rajasthan through policy analysis, field research, and stakeholder consultations. It explores the evolving tenure dynamics, institutional processes, and socio-economic dimensions associated with renewable energy development, while identifying opportunities to strengthen land governance and stakeholder engagement.

Fly Ash Utilization and Transportation- Increasing Rail Share in Fly Ash Transportation

21 Jul 2026

| Mr Sharif Qamar

| Megha Chauhan

India generated about 342 million tonnes of fly ash in 2025-26, out of which Indian Railways transported about 13 million tonnes, accounting for nearly 4 per cent of the total fly ash generated. Given its fine particle size (0.3-250 microns), fly ash can easily become airborne, posing significant environmental and public health risks. Transforming fly ash from a potential pollutant into a valuable resource requires sustainable utilization pathways supported by efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible transportation systems.

Unlocking Solar at Scale: How Agrivoltaics Overcome Land Constraints in India’s Energy Transition

06 Jul 2026

| Ms. Phoebe O’Hara (ETC)

| Dr. Arunendra Kumar Tiwari

| Dr. Siddhita Yadav

The report,“Unlocking Solar at Scale: How Agrivoltaics Overcome Land Constraints in India’s Energy Transition,” presents a comprehensive assessment of agrivoltaics (AgriPV) as a transformative solution to India’s land-use challenges in scaling solar energy. It demonstrates that by integrating solar photovoltaic systems with agricultural activities, India can significantly expand renewable energy capacity while preserving agricultural productivity and farmer livelihoods.

Towards Cleaner Freight in Delhi

29 Jun 2026

| Dr Anju Goel

| Himangi Tripathi

| Dr. Pavan Kumar Nagar

Towards Cleaner Freight in Delhi: Assessment of Interstate Truck Emissions and Mitigation Measures is a joint study by TERI, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and Air Pollution Action Group (A-PAG). The report provides a holistic evidence-based assessment of interstate freight movement in Delhi-NCR by combining traffic activity, field surveys and real-world emissions measurements. It proposes practical and scalable strategies for reducing freight-related emissions and provides a prioritised implementation roadmap to guide cleaner air, sustainable freight systems and informed policymaking in India.

Study on Circular Economy of End-of-Life Vehicles and Other Sectors

16 Jun 2026

| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya

| Arya Jash NITI Aayog

Enhancing Circularity in India’s Waste Ecosystem: ELVs, Tyres, and E-wasteThe Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently concluded a comprehensive study aimed at mapping the formal and informal recycling ecosystems for India’s most critical waste streams: End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), waste tyres, and e-waste.

Decarbonizing Transport: Supply-side Policies & Opportunities for Uttar Pradesh

04 Jun 2026

| Piyush Saxena

| Arun Kumar

Uttar Pradesh stands at the forefront of India’s clean mobility transition. As the nation’s most populous state and one of its largest automotive markets, Uttar Pradesh possesses a unique opportunity to spearhead the future of sustainable transportation. Accelerating this shift not only addresses urgent air quality challenges but also serves as a powerful catalyst for state-led economic growth and industrial modernization.