On March 25, 2025, L&T Energy Green Tech (LTEGL) and Belgium's John Cockerill solidified a promising alliance by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on advancing technology in the fields of concentrated solar power (CSP) and thermal energy storage (TES). This collaboration is set to pave the way for sustainable energy solutions in India, enhancing both firms' capability to engage with the nation’s green energy initiatives.
The MoU outlines a commitment to explore mutual opportunities that encompass manufacturing, component supply, and engineering solutions critical for the deployment and execution of CSP and TES projects. The urgency behind fostering this partnership reflects a global push toward renewable energy adoption, especially in developing economies.
“We are extremely happy to partner with LTEGL in exploring and leveraging opportunities to make India’s manufacturing sector sustainable and efficient,” remarked Thomas Bohner, CEO of John Cockerill Energy. His enthusiasm reflects the intention to introduce competitive CSP and TES technologies that can provide reliable power and thermal outputs on both small and large scales, in both on-grid and off-grid contexts.
With proven expertise and previous projects, which include five state-of-the-art solar thermal receivers deployed in the UAE, China, Chile, and South Africa, John Cockerill brings valuable experience to this collaboration. Bohner emphasized the company’s commitment, stating, “With our expertise and references, we are confident that this partnership with LTEGL will enable us to deliver these offerings to companies in India that are actively pursuing low-carbon energy solutions.”
Derek Shah, Senior Vice President and Head of L&T Energy’s green manufacturing and development segment, highlighted that this partnership would facilitate the integration of state-of-the-art energy storage systems into LTEGL's engineering and manufacturing capabilities. “By leveraging these synergies, we aim to accelerate the deployment of green RTC power generation, driving the shift towards a greener, more sustainable energy future,” Shah stated.
Furthermore, John Cockerill’s regional president and group transformation officer, Vivek Bhide, pointed to a larger national trend where Indian businesses are increasingly cooperating with the government to push for sustainable energy solutions. “Our CSP and TES technology will aid this transition and deliver reliable and sustainable energy solutions to Indian businesses,” Bhide noted, emphasizing the growing recognition of the importance of clean energy in India’s industrial and commercial sectors.
This collaboration emerges at a time when the stakes are high for countries around the globe to reduce carbon footprints and pursue net-zero commitments. In a promising indication of the trend, just earlier this year, in January 2025, Masdar, a leading firm in sustainable energy, named Larsen & Toubro (L&T) along with POWERCHINA as the preferred engineering, procurement, and construction contractors for a massive solar photovoltaic and battery storage gigascale project in Abu Dhabi.
This overall landscape hints at a burgeoning field of opportunities for innovation in energy technologies, setting the stage for significant advancements in solar and related technologies both in India and abroad. The partnership between LTEGL and John Cockerill stands as a telling example of how collaboration can be pivotal in addressing the challenges of energy demands and climate change.
As the energy sector continues to evolve, partnerships like this one are crucial not only for technological advancements but also for the strategic positioning of companies within global markets striving for sustainability. The synergy between LTEGL and John Cockerill exemplifies how international cooperation can encourage the deployment of advanced and practical solutions to energy challenges.
In conclusion, the partnership marked by the recent MoU positions LTEGL and John Cockerill to become key players in India’s push for sustainable energy solutions. By consolidating advanced technological capabilities with local insights and industrial expertise, both companies can help shape the future of renewable energy within the region. The implications of their collaboration may very well influence how efficiently India and similar markets transition toward a greener energy future.
