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The successful hosting of the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen in September 2024 was recognized
In a significant step towards bolstering clean energy cooperation, the US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial was convened in Washington DC earlier this week. The high-level meeting, co-chaired by US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, reviewed extensive initiatives under SCEP's five core pillars: Power and Energy Efficiency, Responsible Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Emerging Fuels & Technologies, and Sustainable Growth.
During the ministerial, held on Monday (September 16, 2024), both nations lauded the strides made across these pillars, emphasizing their joint commitment to accelerating the transition to cleaner energy, enhancing energy security, and building resilient, diversified supply chains that support clean energy manufacturing, according to information shared in a joint statement issued after the talks.
Advancing Clean Energy and Technology: A notable achievement highlighted at the meeting was the formal launch of the Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP) in August 2023. RETAP aims to create actionable roadmaps across key areas such as hydrogen, long-duration energy storage, offshore wind, and geothermal. Through R&D, pilot projects, and collaboration with incubation and investment industries, RETAP is set to propel forward the deployment of emerging clean energy technologies.
The ministers expressed satisfaction with the progress under the RETAP mechanism, including the establishment of India’s National Centre for Hydrogen Safety and the successful hosting of the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen in September 2024. These initiatives are part of broader efforts to reduce costs and expand clean hydrogen use in transport sectors such as buses, tractors, and heavy equipment.
Enhancing Energy Storage and Grid Integration: Recognizing the critical role of energy storage in renewable integration, the ministers welcomed the inception of the public-private Energy Storage Task Force. This initiative is poised to tackle policy, regulatory issues, and safety standards, while also focusing on manufacturing and supply chain frameworks for energy storage technologies. Efforts are particularly concentrated on long-duration energy storage solutions and alternatives to lithium-ion technologies, with projects underway in Assam and Haryana to test the feasibility and operationalization of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Modernising Power Distribution and Supporting Renewable Procurement: The US and India are also prioritising the modernisation of the power distribution sector to ensure reliable, round-the-clock power to consumers. Initiatives like India’s ambitious smart metering project and ongoing power market reforms were underscored. Additionally, the ministers commended the Indian Railways’ efforts towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 and their pioneering round-the-clock renewable energy procurement of over 1.5 GW.
Fostering Sustainable Aviation and Transport Electrification: The dialogue also ventured into sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), with both countries initiating a comprehensive SAF workshop aimed at bolstering R&D, certification processes, and commercial partnerships in the sector. On the transport front, the launch of the PM eBus Sewa scheme, aiming to deploy 10,000 electric buses across India, marked a significant leap towards electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
CCUS and Methane Abatement Initiatives: Discussions extended to carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), with a focus on increasing cooperation on technical and regulatory aspects vital for the development of India’s CCUS Mission. The oil and gas sector's efforts towards methane abatement, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), were also highlighted, showcasing the broad environmental strategies being employed.
Public-Private Collaborations and Investments: Both ministers acknowledged the indispensable role of productive public-private dialogues in shaping enabling policies and regulatory frameworks that facilitate the scale-up and cost reduction of clean energy technologies. They welcomed significant investments in the clean energy sector, such as the recent establishment of a state-of-the-art 3GW solar module manufacturing facility by Indian company Waaree in Texas.
As the SCEP partnership continues to evolve, both nations reaffirmed their dedication to sharing best practices and building capacities at all levels of government to ensure a just and sustainable energy transition. The ministers praised the comprehensive nature of the U.S.-India partnership, which is poised to significantly influence the global clean energy landscape and address pressing climate challenges.
This renewed partnership underscores a shared vision between the US and India, emphasising not just the commitment to transitioning towards sustainable energy but also enhancing bilateral ties through strategic cooperation in the face of global environmental issues.
During the ministerial, held on Monday (September 16, 2024), both nations lauded the strides made across these pillars, emphasizing their joint commitment to accelerating the transition to cleaner energy, enhancing energy security, and building resilient, diversified supply chains that support clean energy manufacturing, according to information shared in a joint statement issued after the talks.
Advancing Clean Energy and Technology: A notable achievement highlighted at the meeting was the formal launch of the Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP) in August 2023. RETAP aims to create actionable roadmaps across key areas such as hydrogen, long-duration energy storage, offshore wind, and geothermal. Through R&D, pilot projects, and collaboration with incubation and investment industries, RETAP is set to propel forward the deployment of emerging clean energy technologies.
The ministers expressed satisfaction with the progress under the RETAP mechanism, including the establishment of India’s National Centre for Hydrogen Safety and the successful hosting of the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen in September 2024. These initiatives are part of broader efforts to reduce costs and expand clean hydrogen use in transport sectors such as buses, tractors, and heavy equipment.
Enhancing Energy Storage and Grid Integration: Recognizing the critical role of energy storage in renewable integration, the ministers welcomed the inception of the public-private Energy Storage Task Force. This initiative is poised to tackle policy, regulatory issues, and safety standards, while also focusing on manufacturing and supply chain frameworks for energy storage technologies. Efforts are particularly concentrated on long-duration energy storage solutions and alternatives to lithium-ion technologies, with projects underway in Assam and Haryana to test the feasibility and operationalization of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Modernising Power Distribution and Supporting Renewable Procurement: The US and India are also prioritising the modernisation of the power distribution sector to ensure reliable, round-the-clock power to consumers. Initiatives like India’s ambitious smart metering project and ongoing power market reforms were underscored. Additionally, the ministers commended the Indian Railways’ efforts towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 and their pioneering round-the-clock renewable energy procurement of over 1.5 GW.
Fostering Sustainable Aviation and Transport Electrification: The dialogue also ventured into sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), with both countries initiating a comprehensive SAF workshop aimed at bolstering R&D, certification processes, and commercial partnerships in the sector. On the transport front, the launch of the PM eBus Sewa scheme, aiming to deploy 10,000 electric buses across India, marked a significant leap towards electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
CCUS and Methane Abatement Initiatives: Discussions extended to carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), with a focus on increasing cooperation on technical and regulatory aspects vital for the development of India’s CCUS Mission. The oil and gas sector's efforts towards methane abatement, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), were also highlighted, showcasing the broad environmental strategies being employed.
Public-Private Collaborations and Investments: Both ministers acknowledged the indispensable role of productive public-private dialogues in shaping enabling policies and regulatory frameworks that facilitate the scale-up and cost reduction of clean energy technologies. They welcomed significant investments in the clean energy sector, such as the recent establishment of a state-of-the-art 3GW solar module manufacturing facility by Indian company Waaree in Texas.
As the SCEP partnership continues to evolve, both nations reaffirmed their dedication to sharing best practices and building capacities at all levels of government to ensure a just and sustainable energy transition. The ministers praised the comprehensive nature of the U.S.-India partnership, which is poised to significantly influence the global clean energy landscape and address pressing climate challenges.
This renewed partnership underscores a shared vision between the US and India, emphasising not just the commitment to transitioning towards sustainable energy but also enhancing bilateral ties through strategic cooperation in the face of global environmental issues.
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