MeitY signs tech transfer agreements for power electronics under NaMPET

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has formalised a number of important agreements for transferring technology for the commercialisation of innovations developed within the ambit of the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET). The announcement was made by MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan at the Electronics Niketan in New Delhi, where he stated that developing indigenous competencies in technology is critical for developing capabilities in the domain of power electronics.

The event showcased several technologies that have been indigenously developed with support from MeitY, covering the process of development, deployment, testing, and certification, under the NaMPET programme, for the purpose of commercialization. The agreements exemplify substantial progress in India's power electronics ecosystem and demonstrate effective collaboration between the government, academia, and the private sector (industry).

A significant milestone referenced during the proceedings was the transfer of the indigenous 1.5 kW Wireless Charger technology to Global Business Solution Pvt Ltd. The wireless charger set of technology was developed jointly by C-DAC (T) and VNIT Nagpur and is designed for 230V, 50Hz AC single-phase supply. Users can charge a 4.8 kWh onboard battery pack operating at 48V and 30A current within approximately three hours.

An agreement known as a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was also executed in which C-DAC, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), and industry partners aimed at developing indigenous propulsion systems for electric locomotion. This partnership is a truly innovative advancement in the process of rail electrification in India and will facilitate the goal directed by Indian Railways to achieve complete electrification by 2030.

The proposed system will have high-power 2.5 MVA Traction Converters, 130 kVA Auxiliary Converters and an intelligent Train Control and Management System, engineered to deliver performance, reliability and improved operational flexibility on modern locomotives.

The industrial partners involved in this railway propulsion initiative include Daulat Ram Engineering Services Pvt Ltd (Bhopal), JMV LPS Ltd (Noida) and Electro-waves Electronics Pvt Ltd (Himachal Pradesh). These organizations will provide important skills to complete testing, product engineering, and prototypes that will lead to successful field validation and Indian Railways, while also enabling the structured adoption into industry and its commercial application.

Also, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was executed between C-DAC and the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) for deployment of green and sustainable grid solutions.