THDCIL, IIT-Delhi ink MoU to further research in green hydrogen, recycling, EVs

New Delhi [India], October 19 : 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 institute said these collaborative efforts will encompass a broad spectrum of research domains, including but not limited to 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.
While elaborating on the pivotal areas of collaboration envisioned in the MoU, Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director, of THDC India Limited, said the THDCIL will actively reach out to IIT Delhi to initiate collaborative projects and engage with research groups within the institution.
"THDCIL has committed to providing comprehensive financial support for operational expenses and the cost of research and development activities. This support will empower IIT Delhi to continuously undertake R&D projects on mutually agreed terms, cementing their role as a knowledge partner in collaborative research efforts", Vishnoi said.
As per the MoU, 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, aligning with the academic pursuits of the institute.
Prof. Naresh Bhatnagar, Dean (R&D), IIT Delhi, thanked THDCIL management for extending financial support for commissioning projects in the areas of batteries, communications and applications robots, etc.
In a bid to fortify the impact of this partnership, IIT Delhi, with the backing of THDCIL, will leverage its expertise to engage with national and international agencies.
This engagement is aimed at both basic and translational research solutions, the statement mentioned.
Additionally, the institute will involve more faculty members from relevant disciplines and disseminate the collaborative activities effectively.