IIM Udaipur, SECI Sign MoU to Strengthen Renewable Energy Education and Research
Udaipur, August 26, 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to strengthen collaboration between academia and the renewable energy industry.
The partnership aims to promote education, research, executive learning and industry engagement in the renewable energy sector.
Focus on Research and Industry-Oriented Education
Under the collaboration, IIM Udaipur and SECI will work on developing specialised teaching cases and advanced academic research focused on issues relevant to the renewable energy sector.
The partnership will also explore executive education programmes and targeted policy advocacy, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange between academic researchers and industry professionals.
Students to Gain Industry Exposure
The MoU will provide IIM Udaipur students with opportunities to gain practical exposure to the renewable energy industry.
These opportunities will include:
- Internships
- Consulting assignments
- Live industry projects
- Exposure to renewable energy sector challenges
- Interaction with industry professionals
The initiatives are expected to help students connect management education with real-world challenges in the rapidly evolving renewable energy sector.
Strengthening Academia-Industry Collaboration
IIM Udaipur said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing knowledge, leadership and innovation in renewable energy.
The collaboration is also aimed at creating opportunities for young professionals to develop a deeper understanding of the sector and its emerging business and policy challenges.
SECI Expands Academic and Policy Engagement
The agreement comes as SECI continues to expand its engagement with academic and policy institutions.
In July 2026, SECI signed an MoU with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) to collaborate on areas including policy research, market design and knowledge exchange.
The latest partnership with IIM Udaipur adds an academic and management education dimension to SECI's broader engagement with institutions working on India's clean energy transition.
Key Highlights
- Institutions: IIM Udaipur and Solar Energy Corporation of India
- Agreement: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Sector: Renewable energy
- Focus areas: Research, teaching cases, executive education and policy advocacy
- Student opportunities: Internships, consulting assignments and live projects
- Objective: Strengthen academia-industry collaboration and renewable energy leadership
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