ENA Global 2025-02-11 14:33:22 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 11 (KNN)</strong> The Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue convened in New Delhi on Monday, marking a significant step forward in bilateral energy cooperation between the two nations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The high-level meeting was co-chaired by India's Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, and the UK's Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">During the dialogue, both nations conducted a comprehensive review of their progress in power and renewable energy sectors, while reinforcing their shared commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive energy future.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The ministers emphasised the critical balance between energy transition and economic growth, highlighting the necessity of maintaining affordable and clean energy access for all citizens.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The dialogue yielded several concrete outcomes, including the launch of Phase-2 of the bilateral Accelerating Smart Power &amp; Renewable Energy in India (ASPIRE) programme.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative aims to provide technical support for ensuring round-the-clock power supply and accelerating industrial energy efficiency, working in conjunction with India's Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A significant development emerged with the establishment of a UK-India Offshore Wind Taskforce, designed to advance offshore wind ecosystem development and strengthen supply chains in both nations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Miliband expressed particular interest in India's Solar Rooftop Programme, recognising the country's ambitious strides in renewable energy implementation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The ministers announced the continuation of the Power Sector Reforms programme under the UK Partnering for Accelerating Climate Change (UKPACT).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">They also proposed a new taskforce between the UK's Office of Gas and Electricity Markets and India's Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to facilitate renewable energy integration and grid transformation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The dialogue concluded with two significant launches: the 'Best Practices Compendium of Industrial Energy Efficiency/Decarbonisation' and a comprehensive study on 'Pathways for Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation in the Indian Aluminium Sector.'</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Both nations agreed to reconvene for the fifth UK-India Energy Dialogue in 2026, underlining their commitment to advancing mutual energy transition goals while ensuring energy security and sustainable development.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41026 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/india-uk-agree-to-launch-phase-2-of-aspire-programme-for-energy-efficiency 2025-02-11 14:33:22 knnindia.co.in