{"id":146410,"date":"2025-12-11T21:21:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T15:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=146410"},"modified":"2025-12-11T21:21:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T15:51:48","slug":"iit-bhubaneswar-signs-research-collaborative-agreement-with-gridco-and-ntu-singapore-to-propel-renewable-energy-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/iit-bhubaneswar-signs-research-collaborative-agreement-with-gridco-and-ntu-singapore-to-propel-renewable-energy-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"IIT Bhubaneswar Signs Research Collaborative Agreement with GRIDCO and NTU Singapore to Propel Renewable Energy Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong>By Rupashree Mohanty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bhubaneswar, Dec.11 :<\/strong> Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has recently signed a landmark Research Collaborative Agreement with GRIDCO Ltd. and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, to advance four major deployment projects across key verticals of renewable energy\u2014Battery 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\u2019s renewable energy ecosystem, particularly in the eastern region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IIT Bhubaneswar is steadily positioning itself as a national renewable energy hub by developing state-of-the-art research and development infrastructure and fostering strategic international partnerships. Through this collaboration, the Institute aims to spearhead transformative initiatives that will shape the country\u2019s future energy landscape while supporting the Government of Odisha\u2019s energy-transition goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthering this vision, an MoU was also signed between IIT Bhubaneswar, GRIDCO Ltd., Avaada, and ReNew Pvt. Ltd. to establish a Centre of Excellence in Green Hydrogen. The proposed Centre will focus on translational research, entrepreneurship, and commercializable technology development in Green Hydrogen and allied domains. This initiative will catalyse innovation, create a robust research and industry ecosystem, and accelerate Odisha\u2019s emergence as a leading hub for energy transition aligned with the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister\u2019s Net-Zero mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MoUs were formally signed during the Global Energy Leaders\u2019 Summit (GELS-25) held in Puri from 5th to 7th December 2025. The ceremony was graced by the Hon\u2019ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, and the Principal Secretary (Energy), Government of Odisha, Shri Vishal Kumar Dev. Senior representatives from partnering organisations\u2014including Dr. Satyapriya Rath, Managing Director, GRIDCO; Shri Prasant Choubey, President, Avaada; Shri Vivek Jaiswal, Executive Vice President, ReNew; and Prof. Chandrashekhar N. Bhende, Dean (Sponsored Research &amp; Industrial Consultancy-In-Charge); Prof. Subhranshu Ranjan Samantaray, Principal Investigator; and Prof. Umaprasana Ojha, Co-Principal Investigator from IIT Bhubaneswar\u2014were also present on the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These collaborative initiatives collectively reinforce IIT Bhubaneswar\u2019s commitment to driving renewable energy research, innovation, and large-scale deployment, advancing Odisha\u2019s and India\u2019s leadership in sustainable energy solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Rupashree Mohanty Bhubaneswar, Dec.11 : Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has recently signed a landmark Research Collaborative Agreement with GRIDCO Ltd. and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, 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