Centre for Collaborative and advanced research (CCAR)

Centre for Collaborative and advanced research has been established in 2006 with a view to promote advanced research, which will benefit power sector with advanced technologies.

The main objectives of the centre are:

• To Provide infrastructure for professionals to carry out Research in power Development
• To create conducive environment for collaborative research between R&D Institutions, Industry and Academia.
• To execute projects based on Multi - disciplinary expertise from different institutions
•  Increase interaction globally among research organizations and groups.
• Conduct specialized Training programs for Power sector utilities.

Need for a Center for Collaborative Research :

Many utilities in India require research facilities and expert advice to address various issues and problems in the context of expansion and restructuring of the power sector. There is need for a nodal center to provide unified services in the form of collaborative research in advanced areas. Such a center would also enable up gradation of skills of engineers and professionals in power sector through workshops and training programs. Based on this, Government of India approved, the Center for Collaborative and Advanced Research (CCAR) to be located at CPRl's Bengaluru unit.

Collaborative Research at CCAR :

The CCAR would endeavour to propose, manage and execute projects in the form of collaborative research by networking other institutions and industry. The present schemes of Ministry of Power, such as Research scheme on power (RSOP), National Perspective Plan for R&D in Indian Power Sector would be covered. Further projects funded by other National and International agencies would also be taken up.

Physical Infrastructure:

The CCAR is an integrated complex with classrooms, an auditorium and residential facility for faculty and scholars. The residential facility for research faculty has fifteen family suites with integrated kitchenette. Residential facility for researchers consists of 42 rooms. All the rooms are fully furnished, with internet and TV connection. Facilities exist to conduct workshops/ seminars / tutorials / training programs etc.