Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme being implemented to develop widespread applications of New & Renewable Energy – EQ
In Short : The implementation of the Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme signifies a commitment to advancing the applications of new and renewable energy sources. This initiative likely focuses on research and technology development to enhance the efficiency, affordability, and widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies. By investing in such programs, governments and organizations aim to accelerate the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.
In Detail : The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power has informed that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing ‘Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme’ through various research institutions and industry to develop indigenous technologies and manufacturing for widespread applications of new and renewable energy in efficient and cost-effective manner, including international collaboration for joint technology development and demonstration.
It provides up to 100% financial support to government / non-profit research organizations and up to 70% to industry, startups, private institutes, entrepreneurs, and manufacturing units.
The details of the MoUs / Agreements / Joint Declarations of Intent (JDIs) / Letters of Intent (LoI) signed by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India with National and International institutions/countries to promote research or studies in the field of renewable energy during the last three years and the current year are given below.
The List of MoUs/Agreements/JDIs/LoIs signed by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India with National and International institutions/countries to promote research or studies in the field of renewable energy during the last three years and the current year
| S. No. | Country | Brief objective(s) | Year of Signing /
Location of Signing
|
Date of Expiry / Validity |
| 1 | MNRE-IRENA | Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) | 14th Jan. 2022
At New Delhi/Abu Dhabi |
Valid till terminated |
| 2 | France | To establish the basis for Cooperation in the Area of Renewable Energy | 28th January, 2021
At New Delhi |
27th January, 2026
|
| 3 | Australia | Letter of Intent ((LoI) between Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Govt. Of India and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), Government o f Australia on New and Renewable Energy Technology | 15th February, 2022
At New Delhi |
– |
| 4 | Germany | Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the Republic of India and the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) of the Federal Republic of Germany on Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task force
|
02nd May, 2022 At Berlin/New Delhi | 01st May, 2024 |
| 5 | Germany | Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany on Indo-German Development Cooperation regarding Renewable Energy Partnership | 02nd May, 2022 At Berlin | – |
| 6 | UAE | To promote discussion and Cooperation between the Parties in the Potential Areas of Cooperation in the Spectrum of Green Hydrogen Development and Investments in India and the UAE | 13th January, 2023
At Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Valid for three years & automatically renewed for successive periods |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | To set up a framework for cooperation between the two parties in the field of renewable energy | 10th September, 2023
At New Delhi |
Valid till five years & shall be automatically renewed for similar period |
The research for technology development and demonstration in the country in various areas of new and renewable energy such as solar thermal systems, solar photovoltaic systems, biogas systems, waste to energy systems, wind energy systems, hybrid systems, hydrogen and fuels cells, geothermal, including cutting edge technologies such as pervoskites solar cell, organic solar cells and storage technologies etc. is being carried out at international benchmark level.
This information has been given by the Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power Shri R. K. Singh, in a written reply to a question, in Rajya Sabha today, December 12, 2023.
