Tata Power and Imperial College London have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in energy research, advanced technologies and knowledge exchange, with a focus on accelerating the development of flexible, resilient and low-carbon energy systems.
The partnership will focus on key areas of the energy transition, including grid flexibility, battery energy storage, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) applications in energy and advanced power systems. The collaboration aims to combine Tata Power’s expertise in developing and operating large-scale energy infrastructure with Imperial College London’s research capabilities in engineering, digital technologies and decarbonisation.
The agreement comes amid strengthening cooperation between India and the United Kingdom in clean energy innovation and climate action. Under the India–UK Vision 2035 framework, both countries have identified energy storage, grid modernisation, renewable energy, hydrogen and carbon capture as priority areas for collaboration. The framework also highlights the Net Zero Innovation Partnership as an initiative to support emerging technologies and climate-focused innovation.
The collaboration is expected to facilitate research-driven solutions addressing challenges associated with renewable energy integration, grid stability, energy storage deployment and the digitalisation of electricity networks. By combining academic research with industrial expertise, the partnership seeks to support the development and demonstration of technologies that can improve the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of energy systems.
Commenting on the development, Jonathan Reynolds, the UK Government’s Business and Trade Secretary, highlighted the potential of combining British research capabilities with Indian industrial expertise to develop cleaner and smarter energy solutions. He noted that the partnership could also create opportunities for economic growth and employment in both countries.
Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, described the agreement as an example of growing India–UK cooperation in technology and innovation. He emphasised its potential to accelerate next-generation energy solutions and create new commercial opportunities.
Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Power, stated that India’s energy transition is entering a phase where grid flexibility, reliability and infrastructure scale are becoming increasingly important alongside renewable energy expansion. He highlighted the need for integrated solutions involving advanced grids, energy storage and digital technologies to address evolving electricity demand.
According to Sinha, the collaboration with Imperial College London will provide opportunities to address practical industry challenges through advanced research and technological innovation, with potential applications extending beyond India to global energy markets.
Professor Mary Ryan, Vice Provost (Research and Enterprise) at Imperial College London, highlighted Tata Power’s extensive experience across energy technologies and its ability to deploy solutions at scale. She noted that combining Imperial’s multidisciplinary research capabilities with Tata Power’s operational expertise could support the development of cleaner and more resilient energy infrastructure.
The agreement also aligns with Tata Power’s broader strategy to expand its clean energy portfolio and strengthen its capabilities in emerging energy technologies. The company has an operational and under-construction capacity exceeding 26 GW, including approximately 17.7 GW of clean and green energy capacity and around 8.8 GW of thermal generation capacity.
Tata Power has also established 4.9 GW of integrated solar cell and module manufacturing capacity and signed agreements for 2.8 GW of pumped hydro storage projects. Its transmission network, including pipeline projects, extends across more than 7,800 circuit kilometres, while its distribution businesses serve over 13 million customers.
In addition, the company has expanded its electric vehicle charging infrastructure to more than 7,000 public charging points across 717 cities and towns in India, supporting the country’s growing electric mobility ecosystem.
The Tata Power–Imperial College London partnership is expected to strengthen research and industry cooperation in advanced energy technologies, particularly in energy storage, intelligent grid management and renewable energy integration. The collaboration will explore opportunities to translate research into practical applications that support India’s clean energy transition and contribute to the development of sustainable power systems globally.
The initiative also supports Tata Power’s long-term commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, while reinforcing India–UK cooperation in clean energy research, innovation and technology development.
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