Publications

Kerosene to solar PV subsidy swap: The business case for redirecting subsidy expenditure from kerosene to off-grid solar

Policy brief
| August 21, 2018

An exploration of the idea of gradually moving from subsidies on kerosene to investing in off-grid solar technologies for marginalised households

Framework for sustainable management of end-of-life vehicles management in India

Research Paper
| August 14, 2018

Automobile manufacturing requires different metals-steel, aluminium, copper, lead, chromium, nickel and zinc, as well as significant amounts of plastic, glass, rubber and fabric. Analyzing the direct and indirect raw material requirements in the Indian automotive sector during the period 1997–2007, it was found that the material requirement of the sector doubled in a period of 10 years [1].

Framework for sustainable management of end-of-life vehicles management in India

Research Paper
| August 13, 2018

Automobile manufacturing requires different metals-steel, aluminium, copper, lead, chromium, nickel and zinc, as well as significant amounts of plastic, glass, rubber and fabric. Analyzing the direct and indirect raw material requirements in the Indian automotive sector during the period 1997–2007, it was found that the material requirement of the sector doubled in a period of 10 years [1].

What after Petcoke?

Article
| August 8, 2018

A look at options for the cement industry in the face of a possible petcoke ban

Maharashtra govt. sets up TERI's biomass gasifier at landfill site to manage waste

Article
| August 8, 2018

Energy generated from plant supports power requirements of the site

We need to mine in India to Make in India

Article
| August 8, 2018

Mining in India has to be guided by perspectives based on minerals security and sustainable development

Storm Havoc: Better to worry now than regret later

Article
| August 6, 2018

Natural events are no more a national concern; rising impact requires international collaborations

Commercial coal mining: Good news for increased coal production?

Article
| August 6, 2018

The opening of coal sector in India for commercial mining may not be the panacea for increased production

The women of Ujjwala

Article
| August 3, 2018

Evaluating the Ujjwala scheme through the lens of women empowerment and gender equality

Linking Carbon Markets: A case study of India's PAT and REC Schemes

Policy brief
| July 31, 2018

Following the enactment of the Paris Agreement, the carbon markets in national and international spheres are poised for revival. Although the global carbon market dependent on the Kyoto Protocol have nearly collapsed, many voluntary or national carbon markets are still functioning in several countries under relevant regulations or voluntary arrangements. These include markets and trading systems such as Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) and Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) in India.