India and the European Union join forces for innovation and collaboration at the Green and Clean Energy workshop.
The India-European Union (EU) Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2 (WG2) commenced a 48-hour international workshop on Green and Clean Energy technologies from October 10 to October 11, 2023.
Based on the report released by PIB, this pivotal workshop was coordinated by the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in hybrid mode.
Inception of TTC
The India-European Union Trade & Technology Council (TTC) was established in April 2022 to promote trade and technology collaboration between India and the EU.
Following the bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, three Working Groups were formed under the framework of TTC.
The Working Group 2 on Green & Clean Energy Technologies, chaired by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood from India and Mr. Marc Lemaître from the European Commission, plays a key role in this initiative.
Key objectives
The workshop aimed at exchanging insights on policy and regulatory frameworks:
1) Identify cutting-edge green technologies
2) Pinpoint collaboration opportunities
3) Foster co-development of technologies
4) Establish institutional collaboration initiatives.
There were four sessions held to this effect, as follows:
Session one commenced on “Waste to Green Hydrogen”. This session discussed potential collaboration on hydrogen storage, transportation, safety standards, and regulatory frameworks and explored technologies, solutions, and opportunities for converting waste into Green Hydrogen.
Session two assembled to address “Marine Plastic Litter and Wastewater”. This session focused on strategies to combat marine plastic pollution and urban water challenges. The session also highlighted the importance of mitigating the ocean plastic crisis.
Session three was conducted on E-Mobility and this session held a pivotal discussion on battery circulatory considerations and the potential of the EV & battery recycling sector. The third session was divided into two parts, with the second half exploring the interoperability of charging infrastructure technologies.
The fourth session on “Standards” emphasised the importance of harnessing data and scientific insights to create standards. The possibility of establishing a Code of Practice on Standardisation was discussed.
The significance of having an ongoing and open dialogue was reinforced through this international workshop. This strong partnership and commitment to addressing environmental challenges through green and clean energy technologies highlights a promising path forward for sustainable energy solutions and global cooperation. As we grapple with the challenges posed by climate change, partnerships like this are of significance to ensure a greener and sustainable future for India.
(Source: PIB)
