Publications

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

Policy brief
| March 31, 2026

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.

Coastal Ecology and Marine Resources Center (CEMRC)

Article
| March 31, 2026

Established in 1996, the Coastal Ecology and Marine Resources Center (CEMRC) in Goa serves as a premier regional research hub. Situated amidst a rich landscape of mangroves, estuaries, khazans, and traditional fisheries, the Center acts as a natural laboratory dedicated to coastal resource conservation. It addresses critical modern challenges, including climate change, pollution, mining impacts, and agricultural runoff.

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

Policy brief
| March 31, 2026

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

Policy brief
| March 31, 2026

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 gen

Union Budget 2026 Signals a Shift: From Farm Subsidies to Outcome-Driven Agricultural Research

Article
| March 11, 2026

The Union Budget 2026 for agriculture marks a decisive recalibration of India’s farm policy, signalling a gradual transition from a subsidy-reliant, relief-driven approach to a more technology-enabled, outcome-oriented, and sustainability-focused growth paradigm.

Critical Minerals and Circular Economy: Why Recycling Must Power India’s Clean Tech Future

Article
| March 6, 2026

India’s clean energy transition depends not only on renewable expansion but also on securing critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Recycling these materials from e-waste and batteries can reduce import dependence and build a resilient, self-reliant supply chain for the future.

Budget 2025–26: Clean Air Still an Afterthought

Article
| March 5, 2026

Air pollution continues to be one of the most visible and damaging environmental challenges across Indian cities, particularly in northern and urban regions where poor air quality has become a recurring health emergency.

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

Policy brief
| March 3, 2026

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.

Healthy Seagrass, Healthy Planet: Why India Must Act Now

Article
| March 2, 2026

Observed each year on 1 March, World Seagrass Day was officially designated by the United Nations General Assembly in May 2022 to highlight the critical importance of seagrass ecosystems for marine biodiversity and climate stability.

Physiochemical and sensory assessment of lip salve formulation utilizing red microbial colourant from Talaromyces assiutensis, CPEF04 and supercritical carbon dioxide extracted hemp seed oil.

Research Paper
| February 17, 2026

Colors have been used since ancient times to enhance the aesthetics of various commodities. Synthetic colorants, extensively employed in cosmetic, food and textile industries, are known to be recalcitrant, toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic. Their effluents in water bodies decrease sunlight penetration, photosynthesis and plant proliferation.