9th Indo-German Energy Forum

The 9th Indo-German Energy Forum was held on 29 April 2022 at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) in hybrid mode. The meeting was chaired by Secretary Shri Alok Kumar, Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India and State Secretary Dr. Patrick Graichen, BMWK, Government of Germany. Both sides updated each other on current developments in the field of energy policy. The Co-Chairs of the IGEF Subgroups presented accomplishments, gave an update on present activities and received the requested approvals for future activities and topics of priority for future cooperation. The Co-Chairs agreed that energy storage and green hydrogen would be required to further decarbonize both economies. Energy Efficiency measures clubbed with the introduction of green hydrogen shall support the decarbonisation of hard to abate sectors such as steel and cement. Future land constraints for additional renewable energy capacities required may be overcome by the implementation of Agrivoltaics or Offshore Wind. Flexibilisation of existing thermal power plants remains of importance for bilateral cooperation. While technical feasibility could be demonstrated successfully, legal framework conditions shall be adapted to improve the economic viability of the flexible operation. Both Co-Chairs also agreed to cooperate in the establishment of simulator training, to train operators on how to operate their plants in flexible mode. More than 70 representatives from governments, business associations and companies were either physically or virtually present at the meeting.

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

9th Indo-German Energy Forum

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