Bengaluru, May 21, 2026: JSW Group, in collaboration with Sharika Enterprises Ltd and MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, has launched the JSW Centre of Excellence (JSW-CoE) in Smart Grid and Automation at MSRIT, Bengaluru. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s power infrastructure and support grid stability amid the rapid expansion of renewable energy.
The Centre has been established to address challenges emerging from the growing integration of solar, wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into India’s power grid. According to the organisers, traditional grid systems were not originally designed to manage the variability and uncertainty associated with renewable energy generation.
The JSW-CoE will focus on advanced system modelling, automation, analytics and real-time simulation to help bridge the gap between renewable energy generation, grid stability and market participation.
The facility operates on a Lab-as-a-Service model, with JSW Group funding the capital investment for laboratory infrastructure. Sharika Enterprises has designed and will manage the lab operations, while MSRIT will provide academic and research support. The Centre has been structured as a non-profit initiative focused on skill development, research and industry collaboration.
Mr. Rajinder Kaul, Chairman and Managing Director, Sharika Enterprises, Ltd said, “The power sector is undergoing a structural transformation. Utilities, renewable developers and system operators need access to real-world testing environments before deploying solutions in the field. This Centre has a capability to simulate a complete power system within a controlled lab environment, enabling stakeholders to simulate grid conditions, test automation solutions and prepare for market participation. Our goal is to build both technology readiness and human capability for the smart grids of tomorrow.”
The facility includes SCADA and dispatcher systems, renewable energy management platforms, PMU-based protection and wide-area monitoring tools, along with systems for real-time load flow studies, contingency analysis and energy market simulations. The infrastructure will also be accessible to startups, utilities, researchers and industry players for testing and validation purposes.
The Centre will additionally focus on training and skill development through certification programmes, master’s courses and industry-linked projects aimed at preparing professionals for emerging smart grid technologies and energy systems.
Dr. N V R Naidu, Principal, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology said, “The launch of the JSW-CoE at MSRIT represents a powerful convergence of academia and industry. As the power sector evolves with renewable integration and digital technologies, it is essential that our students and researchers gain hands-on exposure to real-world grid systems, automation platforms and advanced simulation environments.”
The initiative is expected to support India’s transition towards smarter and more resilient power systems while strengthening Bengaluru’s role as a hub for smart grid innovation and advanced energy research.
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