Tata Power and IIT Bombay sign Master Research Agreement to develop next-generation clean energy technologies including smart grids and energy storage

Type: Partnership · Technology: Storage · Country: India · Announced: 2026-08-17

Tata Power and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) formalized a Master Research Agreement to jointly accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced energy technologies. The collaboration will focus on smart grids, energy storage systems, and other innovations critical to India's clean energy transition and energy security goals. Tata Power, a leading integrated power utility in India, will leverage IIT Bombay's research capabilities to scale breakthrough technologies from lab to market. IIT Bombay, one of India's premier engineering institutions, will provide technical expertise and laboratory resources to support the partnership. The agreement does not specify a timeline for commercial deployment but signals a long-term commitment to advancing India's renewable energy infrastructure.

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