Retopia (Festival)

Retopia is the annual cultural and technological festival of Department of Energy and Environment at TERI University, New Delhi.^[1] Retopia refers to an ideal state or situation, evolving from the English word 'Utopia'. The objective of the cultural fest is to bring together government, academics, industry and other practitioners on a common platform to discuss clean energy prospects on environmental, technical and commercial lines. Retopia has witness eminent participants from MNRE, TCS, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Indian Energy Exchange, Suzlon etc.^[2] The 2014 edition of Retopia was inaugurated by Piyush Goel who holds different energy ministries in India such as Power, Renewable Energy and Coal.^[3]

Events

Piyush Goel, Rajendra K. Pachauri at the launch of 4th season of Retopia festival.

Panel Discussion

The discussion amongst the pre-decided themes pertaining to Energy and Environment with the different experts of this field.^[4]

Renewable Energy Design Challenge

An event that tries to provide a desired platform for participants who inspire to be entrepreneur in future. A technical-cultural activity to design business models.^[5]

Trouble Shooting RE Industry Problem

The participants select amongst the numerous energy problems and provide solutions to deal with it.

Santoor Event Organised at Teri University during its annual Retopia Festival.

Sustainovation

Participants come across different entrepreneurs in the field of renewable energy and gain from their knowledge and experience from this field.

Poster Presentation

Participants design a poster on topics related to Renewable Energy. The posters are designed on A4 size paper.

Group Discussion and Debate

A set of preliminary rounds at the initial stage such that the best participants move to the final round of the debate.

General Quiz

A general quiz that covers other important subjects besides Energy, Environment, Climate Science etc.

Social Cause

Piyush goel, Rajendra K. Pachauri participating at the Swatch Bharat Mission.

Swatch Bharat Mission

On the 4th edition of Retopia, Piyush Goel along with the then Chancellor at Teri University, Rajendra K. Pachauri participated in first ever national cleanliness mission at Teri University. They themselves took broom sticks and cleaned the roads at Vasant Kunj where Teri University is located.

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