Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited and TERI Sign MoU to Advance Rajasthan’s Clean Energy Transition

Partnership to focus on renewable energy deployment, energy storage, grid integration, and sustainable development initiatives

Jaipur, Rajasthan; 27 May 2026: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL), Government of Rajasthan, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to collaborate on advancing renewable energy deployment, energy transition strategies, and sustainable development initiatives in Rajasthan.

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), based in India established in 1974, is an independent, multi-dimensional research organization with capabilities in policy research, technology development, and implementation. An innovator and agent of change in the energy, environment, climate change, and sustainability space, TERI has pioneered conversations and action in these areas for over five decades.

The MoU signing ceremony was held at the RRECL Headquarters in Jaipur in the presence of Dr Rohit Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL), Government of Rajasthan and other senior officials and representatives from both organizations.

The MoU was formally signed on behalf of the RRECL by Mr Yogendra Mathur, Director (Technical), and by Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Director, TERI.

The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in areas including renewable energy, Agri-PV initiatives, energy storage solutions, grid integration, innovative policy frameworks, electric mobility, energy transition, emerging technologies, and capacity building initiatives.

Delivering the welcome address, the CMD, RRECL underscored the vision of undertaking large-scale, replicable energy transition demonstration projects and emphasized the importance of engaging farmers, power offtakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate Rajasthan’s clean energy ambitions and foster sustainable growth. He also highlighted that under this collaboration, RRECL and TERI will jointly undertake research and analytical initiatives, develop innovative financing structures, support pilot projects, organize stakeholder consultations, and promote knowledge exchange for sustainable energy development.

Key focus areas under the partnership include:

• Energy storage technologies including battery energy storage
• Grid integration studies involving renewable energy and electric vehicles
• Innovative solar applications such as Agri-PV, Building Integrated PV, and rooftop integrated PV
• Technical support for Distributed Renewable Energy Project Management System
• Policy and regulatory support for accelerating renewable energy projects
• Emerging technologies including smart distribution systems and digitization of renewable energy projects
• Studies and implementation support for green belt/plantation requirements on designated government land during project development
• Capacity building and stakeholder engagement initiatives

The collaboration is expected to contribute significantly towards Rajasthan’s renewable energy roadmap and support India’s broader commitments towards sustainable development and climate action.