Tata Power Partners with University of Warwick for Energy Innovation

New Delhi, February 25, 2026: Tata Power Company Limited has forged a strategic alliance with the University of Warwick through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive research, innovation, and capability development in new energy systems and decarbonisation technologies.

The collaboration will focus on critical areas including grid modernisation, fast charging infrastructure, power storage, industrial decarbonisation, digital energy systems, optimisation technologies, and advanced manufacturing. The partnership will also explore executive education programmes, technical workshops, exchange initiatives, and joint case studies to strengthen long-term research capability and global academic engagement.

The agreement builds on the University’s extensive expertise in energy systems through Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) and the School of Engineering. It also aligns with Tata Power’s strategic vision of building a sustainable, consumer-centric green energy future anchored in decarbonisation, reliability, affordability, and long-term sustainability.

Leadership Perspectives

Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Warwick, highlighted that the partnership combines academic excellence with industry leadership to advance sustainable solutions globally.

Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Power and Honorary Professor at WMG, emphasised the company’s commitment to transforming India’s energy landscape and accelerating its journey towards net zero through innovation-led collaborations.

Professor Kerry Kirwan, Dean of WMG, noted that the longstanding relationship between the Tata Group and WMG continues to generate global impact across research, education, and innovation.

Professor David Greenwood, Director for Industrial Engagement and CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult at WMG, underlined the importance of India–UK collaboration in addressing energy, industry, and environmental challenges.

Professor David Towers, Head of the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, highlighted the application of AI-enabled modelling and advanced control systems in enhancing grid stability, resilience, and efficiency across national, regional, and microgrid infrastructures.

Strategic Focus Areas

The partnership will drive research across:

• Renewable energy integration, especially wind power

• Advanced battery innovation and power electronics

• Energy storage and hydrogen technologies

• Artificial intelligence-driven grid management

• Systems-level industrial decarbonisation

• Circular materials and sustainable manufacturing

With a diversified portfolio of 16.3 GW, including 7.5 GW of clean energy capacity, Tata Power continues to play a pivotal role in India’s clean energy transition. The company remains committed to achieving Net Zero by 2045 while serving approximately 13 million customers nationwide.

This strategic alliance underscores the growing importance of academia-industry collaboration in delivering scalable, technology-driven solutions to global energy challenges.