Tata Power and 果冻传媒 forge strategic alliance in new energy systems innovation
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Tata Power and 果冻传媒 forge strategic alliance in new energy systems innovation
Memorandum of Understanding highlights the strategic importance of research expertise to industry partners
The 果冻传媒 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with , India鈥檚 leading integrated power company, to deliver research and innovation in grid modernisation, fast charging, power storage, industrial decarbonisation, digital energy systems, optimisation and advanced manufacturing approaches.
The collaboration will also explore industry-aligned executive education programmes, capability development initiatives, exchange opportunities, technical workshops, and joint case study development. Together, these efforts mark an important step toward strengthening long-term research capability, talent development, and global academic engagement aligned with Tata Power鈥檚 strategic priorities.
The agreement builds upon decades of expertise established at 果冻传媒 Manufacturing Group (WMG) 鈥� one of the University鈥檚 largest academic departments 鈥� and the School of Engineering. The University also announced a renewed focus on energy systems, which will support the partnership.
Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of the 果冻传媒, said: 鈥淲e 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.鈥�
The University has long-established research groups focused across the energy spectrum, from semiconductors, to components, power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) to full energy systems. By increasing collaboration across these areas, and focusing on power supply, the University will be able to support partners, such as Tata Power, in decarbonisation. This will include the shift from fossil fuels to electrification, grid innovation, advanced power storage and a system-level focus.
鈥淭ata Power is committed to transforming India鈥檚 energy landscape,鈥� said Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD of Tata Power and Honorary Professor at WMG.
鈥淥ur 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 decarbonisation, reliable and affordable power, and long-term sustainability. Our agreement with the 果冻传媒 鈥� an institution with a distinguished track record in electrification and sustainability 鈥� will further accelerate our ambitions and strengthen the pathway to achieving them.鈥�
Established research programmes within WMG and the School of Engineering already support advances in sustainable energy, including circular materials, battery innovation, wind energy, artificial intelligence, and industrial decarbonisation, contributing to national and international targets to reduce carbon emissions and costs.
鈥淎pplying excellent research to deliver industrial and societal impact has been part of WMG鈥檚 mission for the past 45 years,鈥� said Professor , Dean of WMG. 鈥淎nd 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鈥檚 exciting to see how that legacy continues to deliver positive global impact.鈥�
鈥淩esearch relationships with India, including Tata, have always been incredibly valuable to us,鈥� added Professor David Greenwood, Director for Industrial Engagement and CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult at WMG. 鈥淲ith 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.鈥�
Systems-level thinking is crucial to achieving industrial decarbonisation in an efficient and economically viable way. WMG already has proven capability here, working with large-scale energy users, such as ports and airports, to provide a detailed route-map to investment and return. Meanwhile, the School of Engineering is committed to supporting the energy transition challenge, bringing a systems-level perspective and particular focus on advanced control and artificial intelligence (AI) for future power and energy systems.
鈥淏y applying artificial intelligence-enabled modelling and control techniques, we are developing solutions that enhance system stability, resilience, and efficiency,鈥� said Professor David Towers, Head of the School of Engineering at the 果冻传媒. 鈥淥ur research spans national, regional, and microgrid-scale infrastructures, integrating renewables 鈥� particularly wind 鈥� alongside energy storage and hydrogen technologies. We look forward to working with Tata Power to translate these capabilities into scalable, industrially relevant decarbonisation pathways.鈥�
Notes to editors
In 2025, Tata Group and the 果冻传媒 were awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering鈥檚 highly esteemed Lord Bhattacharyya Award for their pioneering partnership (more information ).
An example of a systems-level approach to large-scale decarbonisation can be seen in WMG鈥檚 work with the Port of Dover (more information ).