Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (UDN): IIT Bhubaneswar has entered into a strategic partnership with three energy-sector organisations from Odisha and Madhya Pradesh to strengthen renewable energy research, promote technological innovation and support India’s transition towards a cleaner power ecosystem.
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising the collaboration was signed during the Odisha State Plenary Session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. IIT Bhubaneswar announced the development in a release on Monday.
The four partners are IIT Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s state power utility GRIDCO, the Centre for Mission on Energy Transition (CMET) at MANIT Bhopal and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL).
The agreement establishes a framework for long-term academic and industry collaboration in key areas of the power sector, including renewable energy integration, grid modernisation, transmission and distribution planning, grid flexibility and advanced power system technologies.
Joint research and technology development
Under the partnership, the institutions will undertake joint research initiatives, sponsored projects and research and development programmes. The collaboration will also cover proof-of-concept trials, technology demonstrations and field deployment of innovative solutions.
The partners will explore policy inputs and technical solutions to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles and energy storage systems into the power grid.
The agreement also provides for the regular exchange of technical knowledge, research findings and expertise among the participating institutions to strengthen their innovation capabilities and address emerging challenges in the energy sector.
Strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem
The initiative is expected to bridge the gap between academic research, institutional expertise and industry requirements, creating opportunities to develop practical solutions for the evolving power sector.
By combining the strengths of an academic institution, power utilities and energy research organisations, the partnership aims to support the development of a reliable, efficient and sustainable electricity infrastructure.
The collaboration also underscores the importance of indigenous research and technology development in advancing India’s renewable energy ambitions and building a stronger clean energy ecosystem.