The 8th Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-8) and 14th Clean Energy Ministerial(CEM-14), hosted by the Ministry of Power and Department of Science and Technology, took place alongside the 4th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting under India’s Group 20 (G20) Presidency held in Goa from 19th July 2023 to 22 July, 2023.
- The theme for the year 2023 is ‘Advancing Clean Energy Together’.
- The event was attended by 34 member countries.
- The 4th ETWG Meeting was chaired by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power.
Technology showcase:
i.Chief Minister(CM) of Goa Pramod Sawant inaugurated a four day technology and cultural showcase, demonstrating cutting-edge advances in clean energy from India and around the world held at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium.
ii.The showcase highlighted cutting-edge innovations such as electric vehicles, hydrogen technologies, and various other clean energy solutions sourced from global developments.
iii.The event structured into three distinct segments:
- Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Showcase, organised in collaboration with Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), CALSTART(an Non Governmental Organisation from New York, United States Of America), and Drive to Zero(a program and campaign aims to accelerate the growth of global zero-emission (ZE) commercial vehicle space);
- Mission Innovation section, presented by the Department of Science and Technology under Government of India;
- Clean Tech Start-up category led by The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI).
Notable Events:
The event featured about 30 side events organised by over 50 partners. These supplementary sessions were centered around diverse themes encompassing energy efficiency, clean fuels, clean power, mobility, and industry decarbonization.
i.‘Global Carbon Management Challenge’ – The event emphasized crucial factors essential for successful implementation, such as viable incentivizing policy frameworks, appropriate financial structures, and timely assessments of geological Carbon-di-oxide(CO2) storage potentials.
ii.’Gigatonne Opportunity Initiative event’ – The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Global Innovation Hub initiated a coalition comprising both private and public stakeholders came to a consensus to work together and provide solutions on a gigatonne scale, which aimed to present these strategies to relevant stakeholders during Conference Of Parties(COP)28.
Sessions held:
i.Financing carbon capture, usage, and storage The aim of this event was to make the financing of carbon management projects more appealing and feasible with the objective of convening commercial banks, multilateral development banks, governments, and industry representatives.
ii.‘Hydrogen – the Nordic Rally to the Valley and Nordic Green Sailing’ focused on the potential acceleration of rapid innovation and deployment of hydrogen valleys through enhanced collaboration and knowledge sharing between Nordic countries and others.
iii.‘Collaboration for Advancing Global Action on Sustainable Cooling’- emphasised the significance of sustainable cooling as a priority topic, encouraging collective global action.
iv.‘Energy compacts’, India’s dedication to a clean energy future and its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal(SDG7 – Affordable & Clean energy) was highlighted.
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- A discussion about the possibilities offered by a wide array of carbon removal technologies to contribute to achieving net-zero emissions was organised.
- A dedicated session showcasing clean energy technology requirements and opportunities for collaboration was also held with the focus on identifying key technical pathways, addressing data gaps, and exploring the potential of collaborative research and development (R&D)
EESL signs 15 MoU on Green Energy at G20 meet
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Power, signed 15 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 700 crore, on the sidelines of the recently concluded G20 Green Energy Ministerial in Goa.
- The purpose of MoU is to strengthen the EESL’s commitment to exploring innovative solutions for energy access, clean cooking, decarbonisation, and energy efficiency initiatives in India.
- The G20 Energy Ministerial meeting was chaired by Raj Kumar Singh, the Union Minister of Power, and New and Renewable Energy.
Notable MoUs :
i.Agreement valued at approximately Rs.50 crore, was signed with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh in Ladak to address electricity and cooking needs in remote areas of Leh.
ii.MoU with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), focusing on areas like super-efficient cooling and heating and electric mobility, among others.
iii.An MoU with Andhra Pradesh State Housing Company Limited (APSHCL) amounting to Rs.110 crore, wherein they would provide energy-efficient appliances to beneficiaries under the esteemed Navaratnalu Pedalandariki Illu (NPI) scheme.
iv.An MoU with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT M), aiming to support MSMEs in implementing energy conservation measures and commercialising technologies.
v.An MoU with Loughborough University, United Kingdom (UK), under the Modern Energy Cooking Service (MECS) programme, to promote and deploy electric cooking in India.
vi.Another collaboration was formed with Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Swami Narayan Sanstha (Akshardham) to implement energy efficiency measures across BAPS centres and temples in India.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL):
The EESL is a joint venture of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited, Power Finance Corporation, and Rural Electrification Corporation and Powergrid.It was set up to facilitate implementation of energy efficiency projects.
Penned by – Selvakumaran ,PR by – Sowba
