Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology

What Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology does

ANERT (Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology) is an autonomous society established in 1986 under the Societies Registration Act, operating under the Electricity Department of the Government of Kerala with its headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram and district offices in all 14 Kerala districts. As the state nodal agency for renewable energy, ANERT designs, implements, and monitors Kerala's portfolio of solar, solar thermal, wind, improved cookstoves, green hydrogen, battery energy storage, and electric mobility programmes, while serving as the designated State Agency for Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) accreditation under KSERC Regulations 2020.

The agency's product portfolio spans core government programmes — Solar Power Program, Solar Thermal Program (for government schools and institutions), Wind Energy, Improved Cookstoves, Training and Extension, R&D Programs, Green Hydrogen (under the Kerala Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster), E-Mobility, Carbon Neutral Governance, and PM-KUSUM agricultural solar pumps — together with regulatory services for REC accreditation and RPO compliance. Notable technology assets include the EZ4EV mobile application for EV charging station discovery, a Kerala-first Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) demonstration project, a grid-interactive renewable-powered Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and an EV Customer Lounge, all launched in 2025.

ANERT operates a professional-services and scheme-administration revenue model: it does not sell products directly. Revenue is realized through Kerala state budget allocations, MNRE central scheme funds (notably PM-KUSUM, where Central Financial Assistance covers 30% and state subsidy 30% with the beneficiary covering 40%), and consultancy fees for renewable energy feasibility studies, vendor empanelment, project supervision, and inspection. Project execution is channelled through the Kerala e-Procurement portal, and beneficiaries are reached via the district office network, making government tenders and scheme subsidies the primary go-to-market mechanics.

Name

Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology

Legal name

Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology

Website

https://anert.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ANERT is the Kerala government nodal agency for renewable energy, administering central and state-funded solar, wind, green hydrogen, and EV schemes across all 14 districts while providing REC accreditation and RPO compliance services to the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Government Programs

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Generation (22111), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Certification & Compliance (RECs/GOs, sustainability reporting) (EUAMANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ), Siting, Resource Assessment & Environmental Tech R&D (Remote Sensing, Wake Modeling, Wildlife Mitigation) (EUAMAOAJ), Renewable Energy Asset Management (Solar/Wind/Hydro/Geothermal) (EUAEAMAB)

Keywords

• Renewable energy programs
• Solar power installations
• Green hydrogen initiatives
• EV charging infrastructure
• Government energy schemes

Headquarters

HQ city

Thiruvananthapuram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Scheme Implementation & Consultancy: ANERT operates as a quasi-government nodal agency funded through Kerala state government budget allocations and MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) central scheme funds. Revenue is realized through consultancy fees for renewable energy project design, feasibility studies, and scheme execution rather than product sales. The agency administers subsidies (CFA — Central Financial Assistance) disbursed to beneficiaries under schemes like PM-KUSUM, where 30% CFA is provided by GOI, 30% by state government, and 40% by the beneficiary.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ANERT is the Kerala state nodal agency that designs, implements, and monitors renewable energy programmes — including solar PV for government buildings, solar water heaters for schools, wind energy development, improved biomass cookstoves, green hydrogen (via the Kerala Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster), and EV charging infrastructure. The agency also accredits renewable energy generators, issues Renewable Energy Certificates, and administers Renewable Purchase Obligation compliance for Kerala's distribution licensees. Operations are funded through Kerala state budget allocations and central MNRE scheme funds, delivered through 14 district offices and government e-tendering.

Product overview

ANERT operates as a portfolio of government programs and services under Kerala's renewable energy ecosystem. The core offerings include Solar Power Program, Solar Thermal Program, Wind Energy, Improved Cookstoves, Training and Extension, R&D Programs, Green Hydrogen (under Kerala HVIC), and E-Mobility initiatives. These programs are delivered alongside services for Renewable Energy Certification (REC) and Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO). ANERT also manages Carbon Neutral Governance initiatives, including solar installations for government buildings and EV adoption. The portfolio is anchored by the PM-KUSUM scheme for agricultural solar pumps. Programs are accessed through the ANERT website and 14 district offices across Kerala.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EZ4EV: Mobile application launched for locating EV charging stations and accessing real-time updates for electric vehicle services.

Products and services

• Solar Power Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 MW of solar projects completed in the last 10 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026DST sanctioned and funds the Kerala Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (HVIC) under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. ANERT is the lead institution for Kerala HVIC — one of four such clusters in India. ANERT CEO received the memoranda at the HVIC launch event in New Delhi on 27 February 2026.
• CIAL — Cochin International Airport LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026First MoA for hydrogen mobility — ANERT and CIAL signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the purchase and operation of three hydrogen-fuelled buses under the Kerala Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (HVIC) project. ₹8.7 crore allocated to CIAL for hydrogen bus procurement. Additional scope includes hydrogen-based water transport, biogenic hydrogen production, hydrogen blending, R&D, and capacity building.
• Netherlands Consulate General / Hydrogen Innovation Mission to India 2025coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025ANERT collaborated with the Netherlands Consulate General to host a stakeholder interaction on green hydrogen, hydrogen valley development, and clean energy innovation. The Netherlands Hydrogen Innovation Mission visited Kerala in September 2025. Discussions covered electrolyser technologies, sustainable hydrogen production, storage-distribution, and industrial decarbonisation. Participating Dutch entities included Energy Innovation NL, Rosen Europe BV, Hydroflex, Sarconi, VTTI, TNO, Groningen University, Redstack, and Rotterdam Port Authority.
• Horizon Europe — MNRE Joint ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025EU-India Information and Networking Event hosted at ANERT HQ on 'Renewable Hydrogen from Waste' (Horizon Europe–MNRE Call). Funding commitment: €10 million from the EU and ₹90 crore from MNRE for TRL 5 technologies. Participating Indian entities include Eyslys LLP, Shakti Photon Solutions, Centre of Excellence in Microbiology, and Zero Earth. Submission deadline: 2 September 2025.
• National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNISE, under MNRE, is India's premier solar energy research institution. ANERT collaborates with NISE for solar PV technical training and capacity building, hosting a two-day Solar PV Workshop at ANERT HQ in January 2025. NISE faculty including Deputy Directors and project engineers delivered technical sessions on solar PV power plant design.
• European Union (EU) — Research and Innovation CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Research and Innovation Council conducted a regional visit to Kerala in December 2024 as part of an EU-India programme. The EU delegation, led by Pierrick Filion-Ashida (First Counsellor and Head of R&I, EU Delegation to India), visited ANERT to discuss Green Hydrogen Valley and renewable energy sector collaboration, expressing interest in future partnerships to scale hydrogen valley capacity.
• Elets TechnomediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organised the 2nd Global Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Summit & Expo in March 2026 at Leela Convention Centre, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and energy experts for discussions on green hydrogen development, renewable energy integration, and financing decarbonisation.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ participated in ANERT-organised hydrogen events and working groups, including ICGH 2024 panel discussions and Netherlands-led missions. GIZ representatives attended hydrogen valley roadmap presentations and stakeholder consultations in Kerala.
• Kochin Shipyard LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in ANERT-hosted hydrogen stakeholder meetings and water transport discussions. Visited as part of hydrogen mobility and waterway transport project scoping under the Kerala Hydrogen Valley cluster.
• Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in hydrogen research ecosystem. ANERT and CUSAT participated jointly in the Netherlands Hydrogen Innovation Mission's Kerala visit in April 2024 and September 2025, including a dedicated academic interaction session at CUSAT.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA): GEDA is the state nodal agency for renewable energy in Gujarat, with an analogous mandate to ANERT in Kerala: scheme implementation, REC accreditation, RPO compliance, and promotion of solar, wind, and biomass. It is the closest operational peer in terms of legal structure, scope, and revenue model.
• Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA): CREDA is the Chhattisgarh state nodal agency implementing renewable energy schemes, solar pump programmes, and REC accreditation. It mirrors ANERT's structure and activities, particularly in agricultural pump solarization and government building solar deployment.
• Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA): MEDA is the Maharashtra state nodal agency for renewable energy with a mandate covering solar, wind, biomass, and energy efficiency programmes. It is structurally and functionally analogous to ANERT, with a state-wide district presence and policy implementation role.
• Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA): TEDA is the Tamil Nadu state nodal agency responsible for renewable energy development, policy implementation, and REC accreditation. Like ANERT, it operates as a state government society promoting solar, wind, biomass, and emerging technologies across its state.
• Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA): OREDA is the Odisha state nodal agency for renewable energy scheme implementation, with a focus on solar, wind, and biomass programmes. It is functionally comparable to ANERT in implementing central and state-funded renewable energy initiatives.
• Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL): KREDL is the Karnataka state nodal agency for renewable energy, handling REC accreditation, RPO compliance, and scheme implementation. It is a direct peer to ANERT in mandate, scale, and operational scope, with similar regulatory designations under KSERC-equivalent state regulatory bodies.
• New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP): NREDCAP is the Andhra Pradesh state nodal agency for renewable energy, with a mandate comparable to ANERT in implementing solar, wind, and biomass schemes, training programmes, and policy advisory for the state government.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): BEE is the national government body under the Ministry of Power coordinating energy efficiency and conservation policies and standards across India. It is a broader incumbent in the renewable/clean energy policy ecosystem, with a national mandate analogous to ANERT's state-level nodal agency role.
• Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): SECI is a national-level CPSU under MNRE responsible for implementing large-scale solar and renewable energy tenders and procurement. It operates as a national counterpart to ANERT's state-level scheme implementation, with wider scope but similar mandate focus on solar and renewable tendering.
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA): IREDA is a national-level non-banking financial company under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, financing renewable energy projects across India. While ANERT is a state-level scheme implementer, IREDA is the pan-India financing incumbent covering similar end markets (solar, wind, hydro) through a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ANERTKERALA
• Facebookfacebook.com/anertkerala
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anert---india
• Instagraminstagram.com/anert_kerala

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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