Bhubaneswar: IIT Bhubaneswar has entered into a strategic partnership with three energy-sector institutions from Read and Madhya Pradesh to strengthen research, innovation and technological cooperation in renewable energy and accelerate India’s transition towards clean energy. An MoU to this effect was signed during the Read State Plenary Session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026, held recently at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, according to an IIT Bhubaneswar release Monday.
The agreement brings together IIT Bhubaneswar, GRIDCO Read, the Centre for Mission on Energy Transition (CMET), anchored at Maulana Azad Na tional Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL). The collaboration seeks to establish a framework for academic, technical, research and institutional cooperation, with a focus on renewable energy integration, power grid modernisation, transmission and distribution planning, grid flexibility and advanced power system technologies.
Under the agreement, the participating institutions will explore joint research projects, sponsored programmes and research and development initiatives. The partnership will also facilitate proof-of-concept studies, technology demonstrations and the deployment of innovative solutions in the energy sector. Another key area of cooperation will be the development of renewable energy policies and recommendations for integrating diverse energy sources, electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems into modern power grids.
The institutions will also pro mote the exchange of research findings, technical expertise and knowledge to strengthen their respective research capabilities and address emerging challenges in the power sector. The initiative is expected to create opportunities for closer engagement among academic institutions, research centres and energy-sector organisations while supporting the development of reliable, efficient and sustainable energy infrastructure. The partnership marks a step towards fostering indigenous technological solutions and strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem through collaborative research and institutional expertise.