{"id":29645,"date":"2024-09-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T13:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=29645"},"modified":"2025-04-18T12:29:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T06:59:38","slug":"u-s-india-strategic-clean-energy-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/18-09-2024\/u-s-india-strategic-clean-energy-partnership","title":{"rendered":"U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabus: GS2\/ International Relations; GS3\/ Renewable Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • The Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial <\/strong>between the United States and India focused on strengthening cooperation in clean energy innovation, energy security, and the clean energy transition. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • The meeting reviewed key achievements and future initiatives across five core pillars: <\/strong>Power and Energy Efficiency, Responsible Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Emerging Fuels & Technologies, and Sustainable Growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP)<\/strong> enhances bilateral cooperation on clean energy, focusing on power, energy efficiency, renewable energy, emerging technologies, and sustainable growth. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Key Highlights of SCEP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP)<\/strong>: Launched in August 2023<\/strong>, RETAP focuses on developing actionable roadmaps for hydrogen<\/strong>, long-duration energy storage<\/strong>, offshore wind<\/strong>, and geothermal<\/strong> technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Energy Storage Task Force<\/strong>: This public-private initiative aims to address policy<\/strong>, safety<\/strong>, and regulatory<\/strong> issues while exploring long-duration energy storage<\/strong> alternatives beyond lithium-ion technologies.\n
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        • Projects like Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)<\/strong> in Assam<\/strong> and Haryana<\/strong> are already in motion, focusing on grid integration and renewable energy storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Modernisation of Power Distribution<\/strong>: The meeting highlighted India\u2019s efforts in smart metering<\/strong>, power market reforms, and the Indian Railways\u2019 net-zero emissions target by 2030<\/strong>.\n
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          • India has pioneered the procurement of 1.5 GW<\/strong> of round-the-clock renewable energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) & Transport Electrification<\/strong>: A comprehensive workshop was launched to advance SAF R&D<\/strong>, certification, and partnerships.\n
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            • India\u2019s PM eBus Sewa scheme<\/strong> targets the deployment of 10,000 electric buses<\/strong>, accelerating electrification in medium- and heavy-duty transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)<\/strong> & Methane Abatement: <\/strong>Increased cooperation on CCUS technologies and regulatory frameworks, alongside methane abatement efforts<\/strong> in the oil and gas sector through collaboration with India\u2019s Directorate General of Hydrocarbons<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Public-Private Collaborations<\/strong>: The role of public-private dialogues<\/strong> was emphasized in shaping policies and reducing clean energy technology costs. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Need For Clean Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions, helping to combat global warming and environmental degradation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Decreases dependency on finite fossil fuels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Clean energy reduces air and water pollution, improving overall health outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Investments in renewable energy create jobs and foster long-term economic stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Help in role in achieving SDGs like clean energy (SDG 7) and climate action (SDG 13)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • International Solar Alliance (ISA): <\/strong>A global coalition led by India, promoting solar energy through collaborative efforts across solar-rich countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP):<\/strong> A US-India initiative focused on hydrogen, energy storage, offshore wind, and geothermal technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Green Hydrogen Mission (India): <\/strong>Launched to promote the use of green hydrogen as a clean energy alternative, particularly in heavy industries and transportation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • PM KUSUM Scheme (India):<\/strong> Supports solar power generation for irrigation in agriculture, reducing reliance on fossil fuels in farming operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Source: PIB<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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