The Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur focuses on advancing education, research, and innovation in clean and renewable energy. Established in 2020, it supports India’s transition toward sustainable energy systems and long-term energy security.

With strong academic programmes, cutting-edge research, and global collaborations, the Department works across key areas including:

• Renewable energy systems (solar, wind, and hybrid systems),
• Energy storage technologies (batteries, hydrogen, and fuel cells),
• Hydrogen and clean fuels,
• Energy systems modelling and optimisation,
• Thermal and fluid systems,
• Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS),
• Sustainable mobility and electrification,
• Advanced energy materials and devices, and energy policy and economics.

It is committed to creating real-world impact through interdisciplinary learning, technology development, and outreach, shaping a sustainable energy future