IITBBS signs MoU with Gridco, NTU for renewable energy projects

Bhubaneswar: IIT Bhubaneswar signed a research collaborative agreement with Gridco and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, to advance four major projects across key verticals of renewable energy — battery energy storage, microgrids, waste-to-energy, and agri-photovoltaics.This collaboration is poised to enable prototype development, field deployment, and commercial-scale implementation, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s renewable energy ecosystem, particularly in the eastern region.Through this collaboration, the institute aims to spearhead transformative initiatives that will shape the country’s future energy landscape while supporting the Odisha govt’s energy-transition goals.An MoU was also signed between IIT Bhubaneswar, Gridco, and two other companies to establish a centre of excellence in green hydrogen. The proposed centre will focus on translational research, entrepreneurship, and commercialisable technology development in green hydrogen and allied domains.This initiative will catalyse innovation, create a robust research and industry ecosystem, and accelerate Odisha’s emergence as a leading hub for energy transition aligned with the Prime Minister’s Net-Zero mandate.“These collaborative initiatives collectively reinforce IIT Bhubaneswar’s commitment to driving renewable energy research, innovation, and large-scale deployment, advancing Odisha’s and India’s leadership in sustainable energy solutions,” said an official statement from AIIMS Bhubaneswar.