QAZAQ GREEN.  India’s integrated power utility Tata Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Warwick to advance joint research and innovation in grid modernisation, fast-charging technologies, energy storage, industrial decarbonisation, digital energy systems, optimisation, and advanced manufacturing.

The partnership will also cover industry-aligned executive education programmes, capability development initiatives, academic exchanges, technical workshops, and joint case study development. The agreement aims to strengthen long-term research capability and talent development in line with Tata Power’s strategic priorities.

The collaboration builds on the established expertise of Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), one of the University’s largest academic departments, and the School of Engineering. The University has also announced an expanded focus on energy systems to further support the partnership.

According to Vice-Chancellor and President Stuart Croft, the alliance combines academic excellence with industry leadership to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

The University hosts long-standing research groups working across the full energy spectrum, from semiconductors and power electronics to integrated energy systems. Increased cross-disciplinary collaboration and a stronger focus on power supply will support decarbonisation efforts, including electrification, grid innovation, and advanced energy storage.

Tata Power CEO and Managing Director Dr Praveer Sinha stated that the company is committed to transforming India’s energy landscape through sustainable, affordable, and innovative solutions. He noted that collaboration with an institution recognised for its expertise in electrification and sustainability will accelerate the company’s decarbonisation ambitions.

Established research programmes at WMG and the School of Engineering already contribute to advances in circular materials, battery technologies, wind energy, artificial intelligence, and industrial decarbonisation, supporting national and international carbon reduction targets.

Both sides emphasise that systems-level thinking is critical to achieving cost-effective industrial decarbonisation. WMG has experience working with large-scale energy users such as ports and airports to develop investment roadmaps. Meanwhile, the School of Engineering focuses on AI-enabled modelling and control to enhance stability, resilience, and efficiency across national, regional, and microgrid infrastructures.

Under the new agreement, these capabilities will be aligned with Tata Power’s industrial priorities and translated into scalable decarbonisation solutions.