California and Rajasthan sign landmark clean energy collaboration MoI

ISGF Facilitated Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Renewable Energy Integration, Grid Modernization, Energy Storage and Transportation Electrification between California and Rajasthan

NEW DELHI, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) have executed a landmark Memorandum of Intent (MoI) on 25 June 2026, establishing a strategic collaboration framework for advancing clean energy technologies, grid modernization, renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, transportation electrification, long-duration energy storage, renewable energy forecasting, and grid reliability.

The Memorandum of Intent marks a significant milestone in strengthening international cooperation between two global leaders in renewable energy deployment. California and Rajasthan, among the largest and most progressive states in their respective countries, share common ambitions of accelerating the clean energy transition while ensuring reliable, resilient, and affordable electricity systems.

Signing Ceremony

The virtual signing ceremony was attended by:

• Hon'ble Energy Minister of Rajasthan Mr. Heeralal Nagar
• Mr. Siva Gunda, Vice Chair of California Energy Commission
• Mr. John Reynolds, President, California Public Utilities Commission
• Mr. Hemant Kumar Jain, Member, Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission
• Mr. Reji Kumar Pillai, President, India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) and Chairman, Global Smart Energy Federation (GSEF)
• Senior officials from the participating organizations

Areas of Collaboration

The collaboration aims to promote knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, technical cooperation, and the sharing of global best practices in key areas including:

• Renewable energy integration
• Grid modernization and resilience
• Energy efficiency
• Transportation electrification
• Long-duration energy storage
• Energy forecasting and grid planning
• Other emerging clean energy technologies

Official Statements

Hon'ble Minister for Energy, Rajasthan Government, Mr. Heeralal Nagar, said:

"Rajasthan is a leader in clean energy in India. We have strong sunshine and good wind, and we are using them to produce more and more solar and wind power. We are also adding battery storage and smart meters, and improving our power grid, so that clean power reaches our people in a steady and affordable way. California has done excellent work in this field, and there is a lot we can learn from each other. This agreement is an important step. It allows our two sides to share knowledge, ideas and experience — on solar and wind power, storage, electric vehicles and grid reliability. I believe this will bring real benefits to the people of both Rajasthan and California."

Mr. Siva Gunda, Vice Chair, California Energy Commission, said:

"California and Rajasthan are demonstrating how subnational partnerships can accelerate the clean energy transition through practical collaboration. This Memorandum of Intent provides a strong foundation for sharing technical expertise on renewable energy integration, grid reliability, energy forecasting, transportation electrification, and long-duration energy storage. We look forward to learning from one another as we work toward reliable, affordable, resilient, and increasingly clean energy systems."

President of California Public Utilities Commission, Mr. John Reynolds, commented:

"California and Rajasthan are confronting many of the same challenges as we transition to cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable energy systems. This Memorandum of Intent creates an important..."