IIT Bhubaneswar Seals Renewable Energy Pact With GRIDCO and NTU Singapore

IIT Bhubaneswar signed a landmark agreement with GRIDCO Ltd. and NTU Singapore to drive renewable energy innovation.

The partners will advance four key areas—Battery Energy Storage, Microgrids, Waste-to-Energy, and Agri-Photovoltaics. They will build prototypes, deploy projects, and scale them commercially.

IIT Bhubaneswar continues to position itself as a national hub for renewable energy. The institute builds cutting-edge infrastructure and forges global partnerships to strengthen India’s energy ecosystem.

Moreover, IIT Bhubaneswar signed an MoU with GRIDCO, Avaada, and ReNew Pvt. Ltd. to set up a Centre of Excellence in Green Hydrogen. The Centre will focus on translational research, entrepreneurship, and technology development. It will accelerate Odisha’s energy transition and align with the Prime Minister’s Net-Zero vision.

The MoUs were signed during the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS-25) in Puri from December 5–7, 2025. Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo and Principal Secretary (Energy) Vishal Kumar Dev attended the ceremony. Senior leaders from GRIDCO, Avaada, ReNew, and IIT Bhubaneswar also joined.

Together, these initiatives strengthen IIT Bhubaneswar’s role in renewable energy research, innovation, and deployment. They push Odisha and India toward leadership in sustainable energy solutions.

ALSO READ: KV Singh Deo Calls for Strong Law and Order in Malkangiri