India and the European Union (EU) have reinforced their commitment to clean energy and sustainable technologies during the second EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting. The discussions, held in New Delhi, centered around enhancing cooperation in green technology and expediting the transition toward net-zero emissions.
Both parties recognized the vital role that research and innovation play in promoting the adoption and market integration of clean technologies. A joint research initiative, supported by a combined budget of EUR 60 million, will focus on three critical areas: electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, marine plastic waste reduction, and waste-to-hydrogen technology. The EV battery recycling initiative aims to develop cost-effective, flexible, and sustainable battery solutions. The marine plastic project will improve techniques for detection, measurement, and mitigation. Meanwhile, research on waste-to-hydrogen will concentrate on efficiently producing hydrogen from biogenic waste.
Additionally, India and the EU have placed a strong emphasis on knowledge exchange and training. Recently, Indian experts took part in a program on EV interoperability and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) at the EU’s Joint Research Centre in Italy. A hybrid workshop addressing EV charging technologies was also conducted, along with a matchmaking event that connected startups from both regions to foster innovations in EV battery recycling.
Future collaborations will explore the harmonization of standards for EV charging infrastructure and hydrogen safety regulations. By enhancing clean technology cooperation, India and the EU aim to accelerate their respective net-zero targets while promoting resilient and sustainable energy systems on a global scale.
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