MP emerging as a green energy hub for multinational companies: CM Mohan Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Thursday said Madhya Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a leading centre of renewable energy, attracting global companies committed to green energy.

He assured that the state government is fully committed to supporting research and innovation to provide affordable electricity from solar and alternative energy sources for industries, farmers, and the public.

Dr. Yadav made the remarks during a meeting at Mantralaya with SECCA Climate Foundation Vice President Clay Stranger, India Energy and Climate Center (IECC), UC Berkeley Senior Advisor Mohit Bhargava, and Seema Paul. Discussions focused on collaboration for a clean and sustainable future.

Additional Chief Secretary Manu Shrivastava informed that an MoU has been signed between the Department of New & Renewable Energy, Madhya Pradesh, and Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, in collaboration with UC Berkeley. Under this agreement, the Center for Mission on Energy Transition (CMET) was inaugurated at MANIT on Thursday. The centre will provide strategic inputs on India’s future energy needs, policy support, and industrial requirements.

MANIT Director K.K. Shukla said the collaboration with UC Berkeley and Sequoia Climate Foundation highlights strong cooperation between academia, policy, and industry in accelerating India’s energy transition. Representatives from GIZ, CEEW, WRI, CSIS, and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation also attended the event.

The CMET will focus on advanced research in renewable energy systems, including grid stability, storage solutions, and demand-side management, while promoting capacity building through training and global knowledge exchange.

Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited MD Aman Beer Singh Bains said the MoU with MANIT will help achieve the state’s goal of expanding renewable energy in a phased manner.