How Will India and Australia Enhance Collaboration in the Clean Energy Sector?

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Key Takeaways
- Strengthened collaboration in clean energy between India and Australia.
- Focus on technology sharing and manufacturing practices.
- Launch of the 'India-Australia Green Hydrogen Taskforce' report.
- Commitment to a sustainable energy future.
- Continued discussions through the India-Australia Energy Dialogue.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (NationPress) Pralhad Joshi, the Minister of New and Renewable Energy, announced on Thursday that India and Australia have committed to strengthening their collaboration in the clean energy sector. This initiative includes promoting manufacturing and sharing technology by implementing best practices from both nations.
During his meeting with Chris Bowen, the Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, in the national capital, they discussed vital strategies. Bowen is in India for a series of significant meetings, including the inaugural Renewable Energy Partnership Ministers Meeting.
“I had an insightful discussion with Chris Bowen, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia. He led a team of bright minds, and our talks focused on enhancing our partnership in clean energy,” Joshi shared on the X social media platform.
Bowen expressed that India should view Australia as its closest ally in the energy transition, emphasizing their shared commitment to further expanding this partnership.
“We have resolved to encourage manufacturing and the exchange of technology by adopting best practices from each other,” Joshi noted.
The two leaders also unveiled the 'India-Australia Green Hydrogen Taskforce' report, which lays out a robust framework and clear guidelines for their collaborative efforts. “I am excited about our partnership in paving the way for a sustainable energy future,” he added.
Bowen is also scheduled to meet with Power Minister Manohar Lal for the fifth India-Australia Energy Dialogue.
Last November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, convened for the second India-Australia Annual Summit on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Rio de Janeiro. They expressed a mutual desire to expedite their efforts, collaborate more closely, and leverage complementary capabilities to drive climate action.
PM Modi praised the establishment of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP), which will facilitate practical cooperation in priority sectors like solar PV, green hydrogen, energy storage, mutual investment in renewable energy projects, and advanced skills training for the future renewable workforce.