Key Highlights
- Tata Steel has partnered with the UK government and Royal Academy of Engineering on circular materials and recycling research.
- The three-year programme involves investment of about Rs. 30 crore from the UK government and Tata Steel.
- From April 2027, 15 research projects will be selected, with each receiving Rs. 1 to 1.5 crore.
- Tata Power has partnered with Imperial College London to work on next-generation energy systems and AI based smart grids.
- The proposed smart grid technology aims to better balance power demand and supply and integrate solar, wind and battery storage.
- The partnerships are expected to support India’s net zero 2070 goal and create jobs in engineering, data science and renewable energy.
Jamshedpur: Tata Steel and Tata Power have entered into two partnerships with UK institutions aimed at developing recycling technologies, next-generation energy systems and AI based smart grids for India. The collaborations are expected to support the use of recycled materials, improve renewable energy integration and contribute to India’s target of achieving net zero emissions by 2070.
Tata Steel Partners UK Government on Circular Materials
Tata Steel has entered into a three year partnership with the UK Government and the Royal Academy of Engineering to develop technologies that can convert waste and recyclable materials into stronger construction products. The programme involves an investment of around Rs. 30 Crores, with the UK Government contributing about Rs. 20 crore (1.9 million pounds) and Tata Steel around Rs. 10.5 crore (1 million pounds). From April-2027, 15 research projects will be selected, with each receiving financial support of Rs. 1 to 1.5 crore. Universities and research institutions in India and the UK will work on the projects.
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Tata Power, Imperial College Work on Smart Grid
Tata Power has also partnered with Imperial College London to develop next generation energy systems for India. The research will focus on AI based smart grids that can manage electricity demand and supply during peak hours, while improving the integration of solar and wind power with battery storage. The aim is to make the power system more flexible and better equipped to handle fluctuations in renewable generation.
Focus on Net Zero and Green Employment
Tata Steel Vice-President (Technology and R&D) Subodh Pandey said research teams will have access to the company’s laboratories, testing facilities and technical expertise along with funding. Tata Power CEO and MD, Dr. Praveer Sinha and UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the collaboration could create skilled employment opportunities in engineering, data science and renewable energy. The projects also form part of a wider push towards cleaner industrial processes and a more technology driven energy system in India.
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