The University of Warwick has signed an MoU with Tata Power to deliver research and innovation in grid modernization, 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’s strategic priorities.
The agreement builds upon decades of expertise established at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) – one of the University’s largest academic departments – and the School of Engineering. The University also announced a renewed focus on energy systems, which will support the partnership.
Towards a better world
Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Warwick, 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.”
Empowering a billion lives
“Tata Power is committed to transforming India’s energy landscape,” said Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD of Tata Power and Honorary Professor at WMG. “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.”
Delivering positive global impact
“Applying excellent research to deliver industrial and societal impact has been part of WMG’s mission for the past 45 years,” said Professor Kerry Kirwan, Dean of WMG. “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.”
Focused research groups
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.
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