Projects
Research Projects
1. Exploring low carbon transportation pathways for India
START DATE : 01 May 2022
PROJECT STATUS : Completed
FUNDING AGENCY : New Venture Fund, USA
DESCRIPTION :
This project focused on studying the interplay and interdependence of the EV and RE growth trajectories in India, and their impact on the reductions in carbon emissions of the transportation sector. This analysis is expected to lead to recommendations for ensuring the proper growth of both the EV and RE sectors in India.
2. Development of solar-powered decentralized fertilizer production-cum-irrigation units
START DATE : 15 Aug 2021
PROJECT STATUS : Ongoing
FUNDING AGENCY : DST
DESCRIPTION : The project aims at producing decentralized ammonia from the
solar PV coupled electrolyzer route. Furthermore, the project
would also focus on integrating the proposed solar fertilizer unit
with the conventional solar pumping mechanism. Overall, the
project aims to examine the agronomic and technical
considerations of this solar-powered decentralized fertilizer
production-cum-irrigation units.
3. Sustainability assessment of gasification of forest residues
START DATE : 01 Jan 2021
PROJECT STATUS : Completed
FUNDING AGENCY : IIT Roorkee
DESCRIPTION :
The study aims to conduct gasification experiments in a downdraft
gasifier for the suggested himalayan feedstocks. Based on the
experimental results process models in ASPEN Plus® software
reflecting the mass and energy balance would be created. The
output from these process models would be used to conduct a
techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA)
focussing on the Indian context, for varying process parameters as
well as supply chain scenarios.
4. Development of energy-water-air nexus framework for wastewater treatment (NEWAIR)
START DATE : 01 Mar 2023
PROJECT STATUS : Ongoing
FUNDING AGENCY : CNRS, France
DESCRIPTION :
This is a collaborative project with Laboratoire Image Ville
Environnement, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
(CNRS) and University of Strasbourg, France. This project aims to
evaluate the feasibility of net positive energy wastewater treatment
while providing reduced air pollutant emissions.
5. Developing a National Scheme for Grid-scale Energy Storage Technologies
START DATE : 01 Sep 2022
PROJECT STATUS : Completed
FUNDING AGENCY : New Venture Fund, USA
Description : This project aimed at comprehensive techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of different Grid scale storage options for India. The options considered included pumped hydro, Li-ion battery, Vanadium Redox flow battery, compressed air and thermal energy storage.
6. Model framework for implementation of the Arth Ganga concept
DATE : 2021-22
PROJECT STATUS : Completed
FUNDING AGENCY : Nation Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
DESCRIPTION :
Assessment and recommendations for the energy and
environment sector in the Ganga basin.
7. Production of Biocrude in an Advanced Photobioreactor-Based Biorefinery
DATE : 2018-19
PROJECT STATUS : Completed
DESCRIPTION :
Worked with Algenol biofuels for lifecycle assessment of
hydrothermal liquefaction of algal biofuels
8. Development of GHG Calculator for Distributed Rooftop Solar PV Projects
DATE : 2018
PROJECT STATUS : Completed
DESCRIPTION :
Developed an online solar PV assessment tool for textile industry
9. Feasibility Study for Potential Applications of Waste Generated from the Katha industry.
DATE : 2017
PROJECT STATUS : Completed
DESCRIPTION :
Feasibility Study for Potential Applications of Waste Generated
from the Katha industry
10. Low Carbon pathways for transport and energy sectors.
START DATE : 2023-24
PROJECT STATUS : complete
FUNDING AGENCY : International Sustainable Energy Foundation (ISEF), USA.
DESCRIPTION : GCAM modelling for India specific technology interventions
11. 500kW Alkaline Electrolyser Balance of Plant (BoP).
START DATE : 10 Jan 2024
PROJECT STATUS : Ongoing
FUNDING AGENCY : Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).
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