Srinagar: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with S.A.P. Automations India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi to enhance Research and Development in the hybridization of Ultra Low Energy, Geothermal Heating & Cooling.

The MoU was signed between Director, NIT Srinagar Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Sehgal and Mr. Arijit Ghosh, M.D. S.A.P Automations (I) Pvt. Ltd.

As per the MOU, both organizations NIT Srinagar and S.A.P. will have collaboration for enhancing Research and Development in the area hybridization of Ultra Low Energy Buildings combining with geothermal or aerothermal space conditioning, and solar.

Director, NIT Srinagar Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Sehgal termed signing of this MoU with S.A.P. Automations India as historic and stated that it will enhance R&D in hybridization of Ultra Low Energy. “We are confident that this partnership will help us produce industry-ready graduates who are prepared to contribute towards the fast-growing global society,” he said.

Prof. Sehgal said both institutions will share their respective facilities, resources and manpower. Training, project site visits in order to promote industry and research interaction along with actual site experience in the areas of cooperation, he said.

On the occasion, Mr. Arijit Ghosh, Managing Director S.A.P Automations expressed his gratitude to Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Sehgal for the Institute collaboration. “We are happy to sign this MoU between the two stakeholders and it will boost the mutual coordination. I am confident that this partnership will help us reach out desired results,” he said.

Registrar NIT Srinagar, Prof. Syed Kaiser Bukhari said the signing of this MoU will bring both organizations closer to serving the society and will provide first-hand exposure to our students.

As per MOU, both institutions will collaborate to study, review and advice upon the design and development of hybridization of Ultra Low Energy Buildings combining with Geothermal or Aerothermal space conditioning, and coupled solar PV as primary RE, in an effort to correctly implement the technology in the country.

KR Desk