India and Denmark signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, supporting India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070. The new agreement builds upon five years of successful collaboration under the original MoU signed on June 5, 2020, initially set to expire in 2025.
Key Highlights
Purpose of renewed MoU:
- Reinforces clean energy partnership between India and Denmark.
- Supports India’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
- Promotes acceleration of clean energy transition through joint efforts.
Key components of cooperation:
- Enhanced knowledge exchange through:
- Expert interactions
- Joint training programs
- Study tours
- Ensures continuity of cooperation without disruption after expiration of original MoU.
- Focus on expanding collaboration in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technologies.
Significance
- Denmark is recognized globally for expertise in renewable energy, particularly wind energy.
- Partnership aligns with India’s energy transition goals under National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and international climate commitments (Paris Agreement).
- Helps in capacity building and technical collaboration to adopt innovative clean energy solutions.
Background of India–Denmark Energy Partnership
| Year | Event |
| June 5, 2020 | India and Denmark signed original MoU |
| 2021 | Launch of India–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership during PM Modi’s Denmark visit |
| 2024 | MoU proactively renewed to extend collaboration beyond 2025 |
India–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership
- Established in 2021 to deepen collaboration in climate change, sustainable development, renewable energy, and water management.
- India is among Denmark’s key partners in Asia for green transition efforts.
Benefits for India
- Access to Denmark’s expertise in offshore wind, energy storage, grid integration.
- Facilitates technology transfer and joint R&D.
- Promotes policy exchange and regulatory best practices.
- Supports capacity building of Indian energy professionals.