26th December 2024
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham demonstrates strong institutional leadership in bridging academic research with industrial application in energy efficiency and clean-energy technologies. Through its Technology Enabling Centre (TEC), established with the Department of Science and Technology, the university offers a wide range of direct services both free and paid to help industries, especially MSMEs, transition toward sustainable, energy-efficient, and low-carbon operations.
Industry clusters engaged
MSMEs supported
Paid workshops delivered
Paid collaborative research projects
Industry professionals trained / capacity built
Students engaged through industry energy-efficiency internships & projects
Conducted 32 free energy-efficiency assessments for local industries by providing detailed diagnostics, process analysis, and recommendations for reducing energy consumption and improving operational efficiency.
Through its Technology Enabling Centre (TEC), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham supported energy-efficient and sustainable practices in the coir industry by conducting technical site visits and hands-on evaluations of coir pot-making and root-trainer units. The engagement assessed machine design, production efficiency, and resource use, while interactions with industry leaders identified opportunities for customised coir machinery to improve productivity, energy performance, and sustainability in coir MSMEs.
Enabled industries to access the Humanitarian Technology Labs, Robotics and Automation labs, Renewable-energy prototyping spaces, and Industrial IoT labs for initial assessments and demonstrations at no cost. Supported early-stage testing, technology familiarisation, and exposure to innovative energy-efficient solutions.
Hosted open seminars, demonstrations, and engagement sessions where industries interacted with researchers and learned about clean-energy innovations. Shared research insights, Scopus-indexed findings, and public-benefit technical information without charging participants.
Engagements with Industrial Association, BCIC, Bangalore Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan, Director of Amrita TEC, along with the governing member of the Bangalore Chamber of Industries and Commerce (BCIC) had an interaction for organizing AR/ VR training programs, collaborating on autonomous vehicles, and hosting a technology transfer conference.
Professional Workshops and Industry Training
Delivered 165 paid workshops for industry professionals covering energy audits, efficiency assessment techniques, solar PV system design and installation, renewable-energy integration, energy management systems, and sustainable manufacturing practices. This included hands-on demonstrations, case studies, and expert-led technical sessions.
Collaborative Research Projects
Undertook 25 paid collaborative research projects focused on renewable-energy options, clean-energy systems, and industry-specific energy-efficiency challenges. Enabled industries to co-develop solutions with Amrita’s researchers and access advanced research support.
Technology Solutions, Products, and Services
Developed 7 specialised products and services, including solar-powered mobility prototypes, industrial energy-metering tools, and an IoT-enabled smart-meter adaptor for real-time monitoring. Offered industries customisable, commercially deployable clean-energy and efficiency technologies.
Advanced Laboratory Access and Prototype Validation
Provided paid access to robotics labs, renewable-energy testing facilities, automation systems, and sensor-technology environments. Supported prototype development, validation, and industry-specific testing for commercial deployment.
Formal Industry Partnerships and Collaborative Agreements
Strengthened partnerships with national research bodies such as UGC-DAE, allowing industries to participate in joint research, equipment access, and technology validation. Facilitated co-development of energy-efficient innovations through structured agreements.
Industry Conferences and Net-Zero Capacity Building
Organised paid events such as the Net Zero Workshop for Organisations, offering training in emissions mapping, target setting, decarbonisation strategy development, and practical pathways to net-zero operations. Attracted industry leaders, ESG teams, and sustainability officers.
Academic Programmes Supporting Workforce Training
Offered fee-based academic courses such as the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Technology programme. Trained professionals in solar and wind systems, energy-storage technologies, UNFCCC and SDG frameworks, hardware testing, simulations, and renewable-energy applications.
Technology Transfer and Commercialisation Support
Provided paid services for IP development, technology valorisation, patent filing, market-driven technology screening, and commercialisation strategy design. Ensured industry-aligned innovation through TEC’s company-centric technology-transfer model.