New Delhi: In a significant step toward modernising India’s power infrastructure, GRID-INDIA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Applications Centre (SAC) of ISRO. The agreement focuses on leveraging satellite-based meteorological and geospatial data for renewable energy forecasting, real-time monitoring, and efficient grid operations.
MoU Signing and Objectives
The MoU was formally signed by Manoj Kumar Agrawal, Executive Director (NRLDC), GRID-INDIA, and Nilesh M. Desai, Director, SAC–ISRO. Under this partnership, both organisations will collaborate to integrate space-based insights with grid management, particularly to improve renewable energy forecasting, enable real-time situational awareness, and support secure and resilient power grid operations.
Officials highlighted that this collaboration will aid in efficient power dispatch, reduce grid risks, and strengthen operational reliability, especially as the share of renewable energy continues to grow in India’s national grid.
Modernising India’s Grid Operations
This partnership marks a key step in India’s digital and technology-driven approach to energy management. By combining GRID-INDIA’s operational expertise with SAC’s satellite data capabilities, the initiative aims to make India’s grid more robust, resilient, and sustainable. The collaboration reflects the country’s broader push toward efficient renewable energy integration, data-driven decision-making, and modernised infrastructure to support a low-carbon energy future.
About GRID-INDIA
GRID-INDIA is a pivotal entity responsible for coordinating India’s national and regional power grids. The organisation oversees grid planning, monitoring, and management, ensuring the stable and reliable supply of electricity across the country. With India rapidly increasing its renewable energy capacity, GRID-INDIA plays a critical role in balancing demand and supply, integrating renewable sources, and maintaining grid stability.
About ISRO’s SAC
The Space Applications Centre (SAC), part of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), specialises in the development and application of satellite technologies for practical use in India. SAC collects and analyses satellite-based geospatial and meteorological data, providing crucial insights for sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, urban planning, and energy. Through this collaboration with GRID-INDIA, SAC’s data-driven solutions will be directly applied to the power sector, enabling advanced forecasting and operational efficiency.
