MoU with Imperial College London to explore research in next-generation energy systems
Tata Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Imperial College London to explore collaboration in research, technology and knowledge exchange across grid flexibility, energy storage, AI and ML applications in energy.
By ScoutQuest · · 3 min read
- Total capacity (operational + under construction)
- surpassing 26 GW
- Clean and green energy capacity
- approximately 17.7 GW
- Distribution customers served
- over 13 million customers
Tata Power and Imperial College London have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for collaboration in research, technology and knowledge exchange across critical areas of the energy transition. The signing is described as taking place in London, with Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, and Professor Mary Ryan, Vice Provost (Research and Enterprise), Imperial College London.
Areas the collaboration will focus on
- Grid flexibility and energy storage
- AI and ML applications in energy
- Advanced energy systems
- Digital energy systems and industrial decarbonisation
The release states the partnership will seek to connect Tata Power's experience of developing and operating energy infrastructure at scale with Imperial's research expertise across digital technologies and decarbonisation, and aims to support development and demonstration of solutions that can contribute to more flexible, resilient and lower-carbon energy systems.
The wider context given
The partnership is placed alongside deepening India-UK cooperation on clean energy and climate action. Under the India-UK Vision 2035, the two countries have identified energy storage and grid transformation as areas for greater cooperation, alongside joint work on AI, renewables, hydrogen and carbon capture. The Vision also highlights the Net Zero Innovation Partnership as a vehicle for supporting deep-tech solutions and new markets for climate innovation.
What those involved said
Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power, said India's energy transition is entering a phase where scale, flexibility and reliability will be as important as the pace of renewable energy growth, and that the next generation of grids, storage and digital energy systems will need to work together to meet a rapidly evolving demand landscape. UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds described it as an example of the new trade deal bringing opportunities to life and helping turn ideas into cleaner, smarter energy solutions. Harjinder Kang, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, said combining UK research with Indian industrial expertise will help accelerate next-generation energy solutions and support growth in both countries. Professor Mary Ryan said Tata Power's expertise across a range of energy technologies, and the scale needed to deliver cleaner and more resilient energy systems, make it a fantastic partner for Imperial.
How to read this
- The MoU is to explore opportunities for collaboration in research, technology and knowledge exchange.
- The covering letter states the press release is for reference and records and is not a disclosure in terms of the requirements of Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Scale of the company as set out in the release
- Total operational and under-construction capacity surpassing 26 GW
- Clean and green energy capacity of approximately 17.7 GW, including projects under construction
- Thermal generation capacity of around 8.8 GW
- Transmission and distribution footprint of over 7,800 circuit kilometres of transmission lines, including pipeline projects
- Serves over 13 million customers across its distribution businesses
- Integrated solar cell and module manufacturing capacity of 4.9 GW
- Signed pumped hydro storage projects of 2.8 GW
- EV charging network expanded to over 7,000 public charging points across 717 cities and towns
- Committed to achieving Net Zero by 2045
About the partner: the release describes Imperial College London as a global top-ten university based in London, working across science, technology, engineering, medicine and business, with 10 campuses and a global network, and founded in 1907.
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More numbers
- Total operational and under-construction capacity26 GW
- Clean and green energy capacity (including projects under construction)17.7 GW
- Thermal generation capacity8.8 GW
- Transmission lines including pipeline projects7,800 circuit kilometres
- Customers served across distribution businesses13 million
- Integrated solar cell and module manufacturing capacity4.9 GW
- Pumped hydro storage projects signed2.8 GW
- Public EV charging points7,000
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