VIT-AP University signs MoU with EESL to develop innovative energy efficient technologies | Photo credit: Special arrangement
VIT-AP University on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) announced its plan to collaborate with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a central public sector undertaking under the Union Ministry of Power, to promote energy efficiency and sustainability through the ‘Smart Sustainable Campus Initiative’.
The announcement was made during the ongoing Energy Conservation Week (March 10-14, 2026) at VIT-AP campus in Amaravati.
Vice-Chancellor P. Arulmozhivarman said the university wanted to collaborate with EESL to develop innovative and cost-effective energy-efficient technologies that could benefit society. He said that VIT-AP intends to transform its campus into a model of sustainability while encouraging students to actively participate in climate initiatives.
“We want to transform our student community of nearly 20,000 students into ‘Champions of Climate Action’, enabling them to contribute to climate change solutions,” he said.
Key initiatives proposed under the partnership include transforming the campus into a ”Smart Energy Campus” using smart meters, IoT-based monitoring systems and AI-driven energy management technologies. The plan also includes LED upgrades, energy-efficient electrical systems, rooftop solar installations, smart street lighting, and waste-to-energy biogas plants.
The collaboration also proposes the establishment of a “Centre for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability” to support research on smart grids, artificial intelligence in energy systems, green buildings and carbon tracking technologies. Students will benefit from internships, energy audit projects, research opportunities and climate champion programs aimed at building industry-ready sustainability professionals.
National Advisor, Government Affairs and Media, EESL A. Chandra Shekhara Reddy said the initiative could significantly accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies for energy efficiency. He delivered a message from EESL CEO Akhilesh Kumar Dixit, in which he emphasized the importance of collective efforts to tackle climate change.
Energy Conservation Week Organizer YV Pavan Kumar, Former ISRO Scientist K. Jayaraman, Managing Director & CEO, Efftronics Systems Pvt. Ltd., Mangalagiri, Dasari Ramakrishna and several other experts were present on the occasion.
Published – 11 March 2026 08:36 IST
