THDCIL and IIT-Delhi sign MoU to advance research in green hydrogen, recycling, and electric vehicles.

THDC India Limited and IIT Delhi to Collaborate on Research and Development Activities

Date: Oct 19, 2023

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New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a central public sector Enterprise, and IIT Delhi have signed an agreement to advance research and development activities in areas related to electric vehicle batteries, green hydrogen, geothermal technology, and waste management and recycling.

THDCIL, the premier power generator in the country, will partner with IIT Delhi to conduct research studies, pilot projects, and consulting engagements led by faculty members, the institute said in a statement on Thursday.

S. K. Chauhan, HoD (R&D) from THDCIL and Prof. Naresh Bhatnagar, Dean (R&D), IIT Delhi, signed the MoU last week. The agreement is set to span five years.

The collaborative efforts between THDCIL and IIT Delhi will encompass a broad spectrum of research domains, including energy conservation, alternatives to lithium-ion storage batteries, nanotechnology for electric vehicle batteries, green hydrogen, geothermal technology, climate change issues, waste management/recycling, water management/conservation, vortex-induced vibrations, tunnelling techniques, biofuels, grid stability improvements, and various other pertinent fields.

Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director of THDC India Limited, emphasized the pivotal areas of collaboration envisioned in the MoU. THDCIL will actively reach out to IIT Delhi to initiate collaborative projects and engage with research groups within the institution. The company has committed to providing comprehensive financial support for operational expenses and the cost of research and development activities.

In return, IIT Delhi will offer essential infrastructural support and access to scientific, engineering, and technical expertise. These resources will be instrumental in facilitating R&D activities aligned with the academic pursuits of the institute.

Prof. Naresh Bhatnagar, Dean (R&D), IIT Delhi, expressed gratitude towards THDCIL management for extending financial support for commissioning projects in the areas of batteries, communications, and applications robots. The partnership aims to fortify its impact by leveraging IIT Delhi’s expertise to engage with national and international agencies for both basic and translational research solutions.

The institute also plans to involve more faculty members from relevant disciplines and disseminate the collaborative activities effectively.