Uttarakhand-Iceland Partnership for Geothermal Energy
In a significant step toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2070, the Uttarakhand government has initiated a collaboration with Iceland, a global leader in geothermal energy, to harness the geothermal potential in the state. This partnership aims to explore the vast geothermal resources of Uttarakhand, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iceland’s Verkis Consulting Engineers, the state is set to leverage geothermal energy for electricity generation, marking a crucial milestone in the development of renewable energy resources in India.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Uttarakhand-Iceland Partnership for Geothermal Energy |
Objective | Achieve carbon neutrality by 2070, harness geothermal energy. |
Geothermal Sites Identified | 40 sites across Uttarakhand. |
Partnership | MoU signed with Iceland’s Verkis Consulting Engineers. |
Key Figures | CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Dr. Benedikt Hoskuldsson, Verkis Consulting Engineers. |
Feasibility Study Funding | Icelandic government to bear the costs for feasibility study. |
Clearance from Indian Govt | Approvals from Ministry of Environment, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, and Ministry of External Affairs. |
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