India, UK hold Fourth Energy Dialogue, announce launch of Phase 2 of ASPIRE programme
India and UK Strengthen Energy Ties
Fourth Energy Dialogue in New Delhi
The Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue took place in New Delhi, co-chaired by India's Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, and UK's Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband. The event marked the launch of Phase-2 of the India-UK Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy in India (ASPIRE) programme.
Focus on Renewable Energy and Efficiency
The new phase aims to provide technical support for continuous power supply, expand renewable energy initiatives, and enhance industrial energy efficiency and decarbonization. The dialogue emphasized cooperation in power distribution, sector reforms, and electric mobility, while exploring new opportunities in energy storage, green data centers, and offshore wind.
Commitment to Sustainable Energy
The ministers highlighted the importance of energy security and sustainable development, reaffirming their commitment to a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive energy future. They discussed the progress of trade missions on offshore wind and green hydrogen, and the collaboration between UK's Energy Systems Catapult and India's Power Trading Corporation.
New Initiatives and Taskforces
A UK-India Offshore Wind Taskforce was announced to advance offshore wind ecosystem development. The continuation of the Power Sector Reforms programme under UKPACT was also confirmed, along with a proposed taskforce between UK's OFGEM and India's CERC to support renewable energy integration.
Looking Ahead
The dialogue concluded with the launch of a 'Best Practices Compendium of Industrial Energy Efficiency/Decarbonisation' and a 'Pathways for Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation in the Indian Aluminium Sector'. Both sides expressed their intention to strengthen collaboration through the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and look forward to the next dialogue in 2026.
Doubts Revealed
ASPIRE Programme
ASPIRE stands for 'Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy'. It is a program aimed at improving the use of renewable energy and making industries more efficient in using energy.
Fourth Energy Dialogue
The Fourth Energy Dialogue is a meeting between India and the UK to discuss energy-related topics. It is the fourth time they have met to talk about these issues.
Manohar Lal Khattar
Manohar Lal Khattar is an Indian politician who is the Chief Minister of Haryana, a state in India. He co-chaired the energy dialogue with the UK representative.
Ed Miliband
Ed Miliband is a British politician who has been involved in energy and climate change issues. He co-chaired the energy dialogue with the Indian representative.
Energy security
Energy security means having a reliable and stable supply of energy, like electricity and fuel, so that people and industries can function without interruptions.
Sustainable development
Sustainable development is about growing and improving our world in a way that doesn't harm the environment and can be continued for a long time.
Power distribution
Power distribution is the process of delivering electricity from power plants to homes and businesses so that everyone can use it.
Electric mobility
Electric mobility refers to using vehicles that run on electricity instead of petrol or diesel, like electric cars and buses, to reduce pollution.
Offshore Wind Taskforce
An Offshore Wind Taskforce is a group of experts from India and the UK who will work together to develop wind energy projects in the sea, which can generate clean electricity.
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is a strong and wide-ranging agreement between India and the UK to work together on various important issues, including energy.
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