DRDO Signs MoU to Develop 300 MW Solar Projects Across India

In a significant step toward sustainability and energy self-reliance, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop solar-based renewable energy projects across its establishments. The collaboration focuses on establishing Net-Zero campuses and enhancing India’s green energy initiatives by 2027.

DRDO-SECI Collaboration on Solar Projects

• MoU Signing: The MoU was signed between DRDO (Ministry of Defence) and SECI (Ministry of New & Renewable Energy) at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi.
• Objective: To develop 300 MW capacity of solar power projects across DRDO establishments nationwide.
• Goal: Establish self-reliant, Net-Zero campuses at all strategic DRDO locations by 2027

Expected Benefits

• Reduction in dependency on conventional energy sources.
• Promotion of sustainable and renewable energy in defence infrastructure.
• Supporting India’s broader Net-Zero energy targets.
• Strengthening DRDO’s strategic and energy security.

DRDO’s Technological Advances

Alongside renewable energy initiatives, DRDO has also advanced defence communication technologies,

• Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0
• Developed in collaboration with Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and Tri-Services.
• Enables interoperability in Military Communication via Software Defined Radios (SDRs).
• Features standardized interfaces, APIs, execution environments, and waveform portability mechanisms.
• Aims for indigenous, interoperable, future-ready SDR solutions – “Designed in India, for India and ready for the world.”