Deadline: 31 August 2017
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is seeking applications for its programme entitled “Smart Grids” to seamlessly transition from the existing centralized power network powered with fossil fuels to generation systems powered with renewable energy.
The objective of this Call is to undertake Research &Development in the field of Smart Grids to innovate on components /systems / sub-systems / technologies required to address the challenges related to the design, development, integration, operation, management, and optimization of the grids in a way that can allow the use of up to 100% renewable energy.
Priority Areas
- Operation, Control & Protection
- ICT & Cyber security
- Devices and Technology (converters)
- Distributed Energy Resources, Storage and Deployment Issues
Funding Information
- Total size: US $ 5 millions
- Floor limit: US $ 0.2 million
- Ceiling limit: US $ 1 million
- Expected Number of Awards: 10
Eligibility Criteria
- The proposals have to be led by qualified researchers/ professionals from Science, Technology and Engineering disciplines working in regular position at Indian institutions drawn from Academia and public funded R&D Laboratories.
- The institutions/industries of Mission Innovation (MI) member countries are welcome to join the partnership with the lead Indian institute / organization to carry out collaborative work. While there is no restriction on upper number of participating MI countries (including European Union), participation of at least one organization (institution/industry/utility) from MI country is mandatory.
- The participating organizations from MI countries have to be legal entity as per their countrys’ statute.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their documents via post at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Smart Grids Programme.