US and India join forces to launch renewable energy technology action platform
reality, it added. Led by the US DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk and MNRE Secretary Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, the RETAP has been established as a result-oriented, time-bound platform with a keen focus on technology.
Its primary objective is to propel the development and deployment of new and emerging renewable technologies. In its initial phase, RETAP is set to concentrate on green and clean hydrogen, wind energy, long-duration energy storage, and explore prospects in geothermal energy, ocean/tidal energy, and other technologies as they emerge in the future.
The collaboration blueprint for RETAP has been outlined by DOE and MNRE and is guided by five overarching themes: research & development; piloting & testing of innovative technologies; advanced training & skill development; policy and planning for advancing renewable energy technologies; and investment, incubation, and outreach programs. During the meeting, both delegations shared insights into the latest technological developments in their respective countries, spanning hydrogen, energy storage, wind, geothermal energy, marine renewable energy, and clean energy deployment programs.
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