The University of Warwick has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Power to collaborate on research and innovation aimed at accelerating grid modernisation, industrial decarbonisation and advanced energy systems development.
The partnership will focus on key areas including fast charging infrastructure, power storage, digital energy systems, optimisation technologies and advanced manufacturing approaches. It will also explore industry-aligned executive education programmes, capability development initiatives, academic exchange opportunities, technical workshops and joint case studies to strengthen long-term research capability and global academic engagement.
The agreement builds on decades of expertise at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) and the University’s School of Engineering. The University recently announced a renewed focus on energy systems research, which is expected to further support the collaboration.
Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Warwick, said the partnership combines academic excellence with industry expertise to help advance a more sustainable future.
Tata Power CEO and Managing Director Dr Praveer Sinha said the collaboration aligns with the company’s vision to transform India’s energy landscape through sustainable, affordable and innovative energy solutions, adding that the agreement will accelerate its decarbonisation ambitions.
Established research programmes at WMG and the School of Engineering already support advancements in circular materials, battery innovation, wind energy, artificial intelligence and industrial decarbonisation. The University’s research spans the full energy value chain, from semiconductors and power electronics to full-scale energy systems integration.
Professor Kerry Kirwan, Dean of WMG, noted that applying research to deliver industrial and societal impact has been central to WMG’s mission for more than four decades, highlighting the long-standing collaboration between the institutions.
The partnership comes at a time of strengthened UK-India ties, with researchers pointing to opportunities for deeper cooperation on energy, industry and environmental challenges.
The School of Engineering will contribute systems-level expertise in advanced control and AI-enabled modelling to improve energy system stability, resilience and efficiency. Researchers are focusing on integrating renewable energy sources, energy storage and hydrogen technologies across national, regional and microgrid-scale infrastructure.
Both organisations said the collaboration is expected to play a key role in supporting India’s energy transition while advancing research, innovation and industrial decarbonisation efforts globally.
