Tata Power Partners with University of Warwick to Accelerate Grid Innovation and Industrial Decarbonisation

In a move aimed at accelerating India’s energy transition, Tata Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with University of Warwick to collaborate on advanced research and innovation in new energy systems.

The partnership will focus on grid modernization, fast charging infrastructure, advanced power storage, industrial decarbonisation, digital energy systems, optimisation and advanced manufacturing approaches — areas considered critical for achieving long-term sustainability and energy security.

The agreement builds on long-standing expertise at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) and the University’s School of Engineering, alongside a renewed institutional emphasis on energy systems research.

The collaboration will also explore executive education programmes aligned with industry needs, capability development initiatives, exchange opportunities, technical workshops and joint case study development — strengthening research depth and talent pipelines aligned with Tata Power’s long-term strategy.

Professor Stuart Croft said: “We strive to make a better world through our world-leading research and education. Our partnership with Tata Power marries our academic excellence with leading industry expertise to help advance a more sustainable future for people, places, and our planet.”

The University’s research spans semiconductors, components, power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD), and integrated energy systems. Increased collaboration across these domains will support decarbonisation efforts, including electrification, renewable integration, grid innovation and advanced storage systems.

“Tata Power is committed to transforming India’s energy landscape,” said Dr Praveer Sinha. “Our vision is to empower a billion lives through sustainable, affordable, and innovative energy solutions, and we are making strong progress toward that goal. We are building a consumer-centric green energy future anchored in decarbonization, reliable and affordable power, and long-term sustainability. Our agreement with the University of Warwick -an institution with a distinguished track record in electrification and sustainability will further accelerate our ambitions and strengthen the pathway to achieving them.”

Established programmes at WMG and the School of Engineering contribute to sustainable energy advancements, including circular materials, battery innovation, wind energy, artificial intelligence and industrial decarbonisation, supporting national and global carbon reduction targets.

Professor Kerry Kirwan stated: “Applying excellent research to deliver industrial and societal impact has been part of WMG’s mission for the past 45 years. And our celebrated partnership with the Tata Group stretches back decades. It is a partnership built on extensive collaboration across research, education and innovation, and it’s exciting to see how that legacy continues to deliver positive global impact.”

Professor David Greenwood added: “Research relationships with India, including Tata, have always been incredibly valuable to us. With a free trade agreement now in place between the UK and India, now is the ideal time to work together on critical challenges of energy, industry and the environment, while exploring new research, education and engagement opportunities.”

Professor David Towers further highlighted the technological direction of the collaboration, saying: “By applying artificial intelligence–enabled modelling and control techniques, we are developing solutions that enhance system stability, resilience, and efficiency. Our research spans national, regional, and microgrid-scale infrastructures, integrating renewables — particularly wind — alongside energy storage and hydrogen technologies. We look forward to working with Tata Power to translate these capabilities into scalable, industrially relevant decarbonisation pathways.”