Global Partnerships
Global Partnerships. Shared Vision. Collective Impact.
The energy transition is a global challenge that requires global collaboration.
Our international partnerships enable knowledge exchange, joint research, technology commercialization, policy engagement, and talent developmentācreating pathways for solutions that are locally relevant and globally impactful.
Today, our collaborations span the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Nordic region, Australia, East Africa, Europe, and beyond.
A Global Network for Energy Innovation
Through strategic partnerships and institutional collaborations, The Energy Consortium engages with:
Government agencies and policymakers
International universities and research centres
Clean energy innovation ecosystems
Industry leaders and technology developers
Multilateral and bilateral funding programs
United Kingdom
Partnership with Energy Systems Catapult
The Energy Consortium, IIT Madras has established a strategic partnership with Energy Systems Catapult (ESC), the UK’s leading innovation centre dedicated to accelerating the transition to a net-zero energy future.
The collaboration focuses on:
- Cross-border innovation partnerships
- Commercialization of clean energy technologies
- Knowledge exchange between India and the UK
- Energy system transformation strategies
- Net-zero technology deployment
Together, both institutions are creating pathways that connect research excellence with real-world implementation.
Faculty Collaboration with the University of Hull
Prof. Raghuram Chetty is leading an international collaboration with the University of Hull under the Jointly Funded Bilateral Mobility Program.
The project explores the deployment of a 100 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery system to:
- Enhance grid stability
- Enable long-duration energy storage
- Improve critical infrastructure resilience
- Accelerate clean energy adoption
Denmark & The Nordic Region
Green Hydrogen Research Partnership
As part of the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark, Prof. Shanti Swarup has been selected for the Indo-Danish Green Hydrogen Research Program.
In collaboration with Prof. Kaushik Das from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the SHIELD Project focuses on:
- Green hydrogen technologies
- Renewable fuel production
- Industrial decarbonization
- Clean transportation solutions
The initiative supports the transition from renewable electricity to scalable green fuel ecosystems.
DanishāIndian Green Energy Academy
Supported by the Danish Energy Agency, The Energy Consortium leads the DanishāIndian Green Energy Academy in collaboration with:
- Energy Cluster Denmark
- Aprendio
- Energy and Climate Academy
The initiative strengthens public-private collaboration while building capacity, market readiness, and innovation pathways for clean energy deployment in India.
Indo-Nordic Forum on Green Transition
The Energy Consortium actively engages with the Nordic innovation ecosystem through forums such as TechBBQ’s Indo-Nordic Forum on Green Transition.
The platform brings together:
- Investors
- Startups
- Researchers
- Industry leaders
- Policymakers
to accelerate collaborative innovation in sustainable energy and climate technologies.
Australia
Strengthening IndiaāAustralia Energy Collaboration
The Energy Consortium works closely with Australian partners to advance research, innovation, and industry engagement across emerging energy technologies.
The consortium participated in the annual Energy Summit hosted at Deakin University, Australia, bringing together global experts to explore:
- Sustainable energy systems
- Circular economy solutions
- Energy storage technologies
- Microgrids and distributed energy
- Industry-academia partnerships
These engagements continue to strengthen research collaboration between India and Australia while creating opportunities for technology deployment and commercialization.
Europe
EU Horizon Collaboration
Prof. Vinu has received support through the European Union’s Horizon framework, strengthening international research engagement in:
- Sustainable energy systems
- Industrial decarbonization
- Clean technology development
- Global research collaboration
The partnership enhances access to international expertise, research infrastructure, and collaborative innovation opportunities.
East Africa
IIT Madras Zanzibar: A Gateway to Emerging Energy Markets
The Energy Consortium leverages IIT Madras Zanzibar as a strategic platform for engagement across East Africa.
The campus enables:
- Regional knowledge exchange
- Academic collaboration
- Industry partnerships
- Capacity building initiatives
- Clean energy innovation outreach
This presence provides unique opportunities to address emerging energy challenges across rapidly growing economies.
International Faculty Collaborations
Sustainable Battery Materials with NTNU, Norway
Prof. Ranjit Bauri collaborates with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) on recovering valuable materials from industrial waste streams for lithium-ion battery applications.
The research supports:
- Circular economy principles
- Sustainable battery materials
- Industrial waste valorization
- Resource-efficient energy technologies
Solar-Powered COā Conversion with Tel Aviv University
Prof. Somnath C. Roy collaborates with Tel Aviv University on advanced photocatalyst technologies that enable solar-driven carbon dioxide reduction.
The project contributes to:
- Carbon utilization technologies
- Sustainable fuel generation
- Renewable energy innovation
- Climate-focused research solutions
Policy & Advisory Engagement
The Energy Consortium contributes its expertise to national and international stakeholders through advisory and policy engagement initiatives.
Our experts actively collaborate with organizations including the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and other strategic institutions to support evidence-based decision-making and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy systems.