Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has taken a momentous stride in advancing innovation and research within the renewable energy sector. In a significant development, IREDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar). The MoU, formally sealed on February 11, 2024, during the 100 Cube Start-up Conclave hosted at IIT Bhubaneswar, underscores a shared commitment to fostering collaborative efforts in innovation, research, technology transfer, and bolstering the start-up ecosystem.
The partnership between IREDA and IIT Bhubaneswar is poised to catalyse joint research endeavours, facilitate seamless technology transfer, and provide comprehensive support to nurture the burgeoning start-up ecosystem in the renewable energy domain. Moreover, it will encompass a range of capacity-building initiatives, including training programs, seminars, and workshops, designed to enhance the skill sets of officials within IREDA.
The MoU signing ceremony witnessed the participation of key dignitaries, including the Chairman & Managing Director of IREDA, Pradip Kumar Das, and the Independent Director of IIT Bhubaneswar, Dr Debi Prasad Dogra. Their presence was complemented by the esteemed presence of the Union Minister for Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, and the Director of IIT Bhubaneswar, Prof Shreepad Karmalkar.
Expressing his views on this significant collaboration, the CMD of IREDA, Pradip Kumar Das, remarked, “This partnership with IIT Bhubaneswar marks a significant milestone in our journey towards fostering innovation and sustainable development in the renewable energy domain. By leveraging the expertise and resources of both organizations, we aim to drive impactful research initiatives and propel the growth of the renewable energy sector.”
