New Delhi: The Electricity Research & Load Dispatch Center (ERLDC), GRID-INDIA, and IIT Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 6, 2025, for a pioneering R&D project titled “Design and Development of an AI-enabled Smart Device with Real Time-of-Use Tariff-based Demand Side Management Controller.”
The MoU was signed by Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean (Corporate Relations), IIT Delhi, and Mr. Rajib Sutradhar, Executive Director, ERLDC, GRID-INDIA. The collaboration aims to leverage AI and digital innovation to enhance future-ready grid management.
AI-Driven Smart Home Energy Management
The project focuses on developing an AI-driven Smart Home Energy Management System designed to optimize electricity consumption for households. The system will intelligently respond to:
- Time-of-Use tariffs to manage costs efficiently
- Grid frequency signals to maintain stability
- Ancillary signals to support real-time grid management
This approach will not only help households reduce electricity costs but also contribute to overall grid stability and efficiency.
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Driving Innovation and Sustainability
With this initiative, GRID-INDIA reinforces its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation, aiming to build a smarter, flexible, and consumer-centric power system. By integrating AI technologies into energy management, the project represents a significant step toward modernizing India’s electricity grid and enabling smarter energy consumption.
About ERLDC (Electricity Research & Load Dispatch Center)
ERLDC is a key public sector entity responsible for real-time monitoring, control, and management of India’s electricity grid. It ensures grid stability, reliability, and efficient power dispatch while supporting the integration of renewable energy and advanced digital technologies in the national grid.
About GRID-INDIA
GRID-INDIA is a public sector organization focused on innovative solutions for power system operations and management. It plays a pivotal role in enhancing grid flexibility, promoting sustainable energy practices, and implementing digital transformation initiatives across India’s electricity network.
About IIT Delhi (Indian Institute of Technology Delhi):
IIT Delhi is one of India’s premier technical institutions, renowned for research, innovation, and technology development. It collaborates with industry and government bodies to develop cutting-edge solutions in energy, AI, and digital technologies, driving scientific and technological progress in India.
