POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Towards Climate-Smart Hospitals: Methodology and Pilot of India’s First Nationwide Hospital Energy Survey Location: India Client: PHFI, October 2022 to June 2023 Project Contributors: This project assessed the energy efficiency of 341 hospitals across different climate zones and typologies, with technical support from AEEE and CCDC. The survey calculated EPI, highlighting variations driven by equipment…

NIYANTRAC 2.0 – Operational Energy Management Application for Indian Railways Location: New Delhi Client : CRIS, Indian Railways; July 2024 onwards Project Contributors: NIYANTRAC 2.0 focuses on improving energy efficiency and asset performance in Indian Railways through IoT-based real-time monitoring and advanced data analytics. Aligned with the Indian Railways’ net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2030,…

Technical Support for Conscious Collective 2024: Climate Resilient and Low-Carbon Buildings Report and Interactive UHI Gaming Application Location: New Delhi Client : CEEW (Council on Energy, Environment, and Water),  April 2024 Onwards Project Contributors: This project provided technical expertise for the Conscious Collective 2024 initiative, emphasizing climate-resilient and low-carbon building practices. IDS developed a detailed…

Ultra-low Energy HVAC Retrofit of UNICEF Building Location: New Delhi Client : UNICEF Delhi;  July 2024 onwards Project Contributors: This project involves the retrofitting of the HVAC system in UNICEF’s Headquarters in India with ultra-low energy systems while ensuring comfort and air quality. IDSPL provided support in the implementation of energy-efficient technologies and passive cooling…

Benchmarking Study and Development of Digital Twin of Residential Units at Lodha Palava Location: Mumbai Client : Lodha Group, Mumbai; June 2024 onwards Project Contributors: The project focused on conducting a benchmarking study to assess the energy performance of residential units at Lodha Palava and developing a digital twin for simulation and monitoring. IDSPL provided…

Upskilling of HVAC Sector Technicians Location: New Delhi Client : Shakthi Sustainable Energy Foundation;  February 2024 Onwards Project Contributors: The project aims to enhance skills in the Indian HVAC sector, focusing on operational energy efficiency, maintenance, and refrigerant management in alignment with Government of India’s initiatives. It targets over 2,000 technicians in 50 cities, offering…

Analysis of Microclimate of the Urban Forms In New Delhi For Urban Heat Island Impact Assessment Location: New Delhi Client : SPA Delhi;  2023 Project Contributors: This research project involved the estimation of the impact of UHI in the built environment of Delhi using advanced tools like Rhino with Grasshopper and Ladybug addons. The study…

Recognition of Critical Solar Angles for Design of External Movable Shades Location: New Delhi Client : School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Delhi;  2023 Project Contributors: As part of the MHRD’s Design Innovation Center project, SPA Delhi developed an innovative EMSS to mitigate solar discomfort in various Indian climatic regions. It provides technical support for…

ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING DESIGN FOR ANAND GURUCHARAN TIRTH Location: Maharashtra, India Client :  Cool Ant Studio;  2023-2024 Project Contributors: Review of building design for modification of the façade, considering orientation, massing, number and type of openings, and selection of building envelope materials. Analysis of the building design using building energy simulation tools to determine cooling…

Passive and Low-Energy Cooling Design for Enliven Brewery and Restaurant Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka Client : Cool Ant Studio;  2023-2024 Project Contributors: Reviewed building design for modification of the façade, considering orientation, massing, number and type of openings, and selection of building envelope materials. Conducted analysis of the building design using building energy simulation tools to…