As a part of the Sky Modelling Study at the Mahindra TERI Centre of Excellence, we are capturing illuminance and radiance distribution data using the ML EKO sky scanner installed at the TERI Gram Campus (the first instrument to be installed in India). We are analyzing the measured dataset to categorize the best fit sky conditions in the selected location of the research. In February 2023 for the second phase of the study, an additional sky scanner has been set up at the Saint-Gobain Research India facility in Chennai, India, to capture and analyze data for the southern parts of the country. If given enough time and data points, we can look into various factors like climate change, rising pollution, etc.

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Our team presented the paper “Analysis of Summer Sky Types using CIE Standard Sky Model for the location of Gurugram India” at the Passive and Low Energy Architecture PLEA2022 Conference on 22^nd-25^th November 2022 under the MT CoE project activity Sky Modelling for India. For the summer months of 2020 & 2021, it is perceived that clear sky condition pertains to almost 60% of the measured time. However, we still use Overcast Sky Conditions as a default input for daylight simulation. Proceedings of the conference are now available in the public domain.

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The Mahindra TERI Centre of Excellence (MTCoE) has undergone the NABL audit for re-assessment and scope enhancement of the material testing facility. Consequent to the satisfactory compliance with the requirements of the NABL, the lab has successfully been assessed and accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The lab has been granted accreditation with the scopes enhanced to the testing methods ISO 22007-2, ASTM C 1363, and ASTM C 1371 including the use of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) logo along with the NABL logo.

On 25^th March 2023, TERI signed a contract with WWF India to conduct a feasibility study and devise an action plan for accelerating clean energy transition in rural livelihoods for economic, social, and environmental benefits in Indian Himalayan Region. The aim is to identify and promote a bouquet of RE solutions to benefit rural communities in the Indian Himalayan Wetlands. Besides promoting the transition to community-based clean energy solutions, the project would also enhance local livelihood opportunities with significant conservation co-benefits, with replication potential in other geographies as well.

Mahindra-TERI Centre of Excellence set up a kiosk at the World Sustainable Development Summit on 22-24^th February 2023 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The core working team members of the Centre interacted with various stakeholders and showcased their work on Material Testing, Sustainable Water Use, Thermal Comfort, Visual Comfort and Sky Modelling for India.

Various dignitaries along with their teams visited the MTCoE lab to understand the on-going testing of opaque and transparent construction materials utilising cutting-edge tools and technology. The TERI team provided a walk-through tour of the CoE along with a demonstration and got acquainted with the various sustainability principles and design strategies espoused by the CoE building.