India, IRENA strengthen collaboration in renewable energy

India, IRENA strengthen collaboration in renewable energy

"India is a renewable energy powerhouse and a country whose energy transition actions speak louder than their words," said IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera.

AgenciesUpdated: Monday, January 17, 2022, 06:26 PM IST
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The agreement was signed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Secretary, Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi and IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera during the 12th IRENA Assembly. |

India has signed a strategic partnership agreement with International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) to strengthen its collaboration with the energy body in the field of renewable energy.

"India is a renewable energy powerhouse and a country whose energy transition actions speak louder than their words," said IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera.

The agreement was signed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Secretary, Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi and IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera during the 12th IRENA Assembly.

This partnership represents a new chapter in an already strong relationship as the country looks to advance its transition and capitalise on emerging new technologies, stated Francesco La Camera.

(With inputs from IANS)