Today, GEDA has over a decade and a half of result-oriented experience to its credit. Over this period, it has completed several pioneering projects. These programmes demonstrate the techno-economic viability of Renewable Energy Devices. GEDA has been awarded National Shields and Awards for -

1. National Shields for- the Best Overall Performance in the Promotion of Renewable Sources of Energy (1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91),
2. Outstanding Performance in Solar Thermal Extension Programmes (1988-89, 1989-90, and 1991),
3. Outstanding Performance in Information and Publicity (1991-92),
4. Meritious Performance in Biomass Gasification (1991-92), for Second Best Performance in Wind Energy and
5. A Cash Award of Rs. 50,000 for Operation and Maintenance of Windfarms (1994-95),
6. Second Best Performance in Solar Photovoltaic Programme (1994-95),
7. Overall Best Performance in Information and Publicity (1997-98),
8. Second Best Performance in Solar Photovoltaic Programme (1998-99)
9. Overall Best Performance in Popularizing the Solar Cooker Programme (2000-01).