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    <date>2024-02-12 17:12:20</date>
    <fulldesc>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bhubaneswar, Feb 12 (KNN)&lt;/strong&gt; The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) and IIT Bhubaneswar have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance innovation and research within the renewable energy sector.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;This collaboration, initiated at the 100 Cube Start-up Conclave held at IIT Bhubaneswar, is geared towards supporting joint research endeavours, facilitating technology transfer, and nurturing the renewable energy start-up ecosystem.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the partnership between IREDA and IIT Bhubaneswar is poised to facilitate collaborative research, technology transfer, and comprehensive support for renewable energy start-ups.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;It will also encompass capacity-building initiatives such as training programs, seminars, and workshops to enhance the skills of IREDA officials, the ministry added.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The MoU was formally signed by Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman &amp;amp; Managing Director of IREDA, and Dr. Debi Prasad Dogra, Independent Director of IIT Bhubaneswar.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of Union Minister for Education, Skill Development &amp;amp; Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan, and Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Commenting on the collaboration, the CMD of IREDA stated, This partnership with IIT Bhubaneswar marks a significant milestone in our journey towards fostering innovation and sustainable development in the renewable energy domain.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Leveraging the expertise and resources of both organisations, they aim to drive impactful research initiatives and foster the growth of renewable energy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(KNN Bureau)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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    <link>https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/ireda-iit-bhubaneswar-sign-mou-to-advance-renewable-energy-research</link>
    <pubDate>2024-02-12 17:12:20</pubDate>
    <source>knnindia.co.in</source>
    <title>IREDA &amp; IIT Bhubaneswar Sign MoU To Advance Renewable Energy Research</title>
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