In a significant step towards advancing sustainable energy solutions, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mars Antennas & RF Systems Pvt Ltd.
This partnership aims to drive innovation in EV infrastructure and clean energy technologies, strengthening India's position as a leader in sustainable mobility and energy storage.
The MoU enables joint research, knowledge exchange, and industrial collaboration, ensuring that the solutions developed are highly efficient, commercially viable, and meet both Indian and global standards. As part of the agreement:
- Mars Antennas & RF Systems will provide funding, industry insights, and access to manufacturing and testing facilities.
- IIT Kanpur, under the leadership of Principal Investigator Dr Amarendra Edpuganti from the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, will contribute research expertise, advanced facilities, and technical know-how to execute the project.
Speaking on the collaboration, Prof Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, highlighted the alignment with India's National Manufacturing Mission, stating, 'The Union Budget’s focus on Clean Tech manufacturing underscores the government’s commitment to domestic value addition in EV batteries, motors, controllers, and grid-scale batteries. This partnership is a step towards advancing cutting-edge clean energy research in India.'
Dr Edpuganti, Principal Investigator of the project, emphasized the importance of bridging research with industry applications, stating, 'Through this collaboration, we aim to develop next-generation Smart EV Chargers and Hybrid Inverters that are efficient, scalable, and tailored to India’s energy ecosystem.'
Arbind Kumar Pilania, CEO of MARS Energy & Mobility, praised the strategic advantage of having IIT Kanpur nearby, adding, 'With the government’s ambitious green energy and EV targets, it is crucial for industry and academia to collaborate. We are committed to scaling up the solutions developed with IIT Kanpur in our existing and upcoming state-of-the-art facilities in Kanpur, driving revenue generation and employment in the region.'
The project is scheduled for completion within 12 months and is expected to lead to breakthroughs in energy efficiency and EV infrastructure. By leveraging academic research and industrial expertise, the partnership aims to accelerate India’s transition towards clean energy, enhance EV adoption, and create a robust energy storage ecosystem.
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