Development and Deployment of Hybrid Solar-Wave Energy Converter Device Prototype to Generate Electricity in Rural Coastal Regions

Developing and deploying a hybrid solar-wave energy converter prototype to generate electricity in rural coastal regions.

Prof. Santanu Koley leads this Kakatiya Grassroot Innovation Project (K-GRIP) in Mathematics at BITS Pilani's Hyderabad campus.

K-GRIP supports faculty-led development and deployment of technological solutions for rural India. The programme supports prototype development and field validation with an NGO or implementing partner, starting from technology readiness levels 3–4.

The project officially started in March 2026 as part of the K-GRIP cohort.