U.S. willing to collaborate with India to achieve green energy goals
September 14, 2021, 6:24 am

U.S. willing to collaborate with India to achieve green energy goals

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The Anews reported according to Reuters, the Indian government stated on Monday that the United States said it is willing to collaborate with India to help realise its ambitious green energy target and exceed its commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement.

John Kerry, the U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, also told Indian Power Minister R.K. Singh the two countries could take the lead in global energy transition, and set an example by achieving ambitious renewable energy targets, India said in a statement.

India said in the statement, Kerry proposed that "USA is willing to enter into a genuine collaboration with India to enable us realise the ambitious target of reaching 450 GW Renewable Energy by 2030 which would pave the way to India achieving sub 2°C level."

Singh urged the United States to join the International Solar Alliance, and both countries agreed to work together to reduce costs of energy transition and make it economically viable.

India's power minister also invited U.S. companies to participate in bids to manufacture green hydrogen in India.

Singh said last week, India plans to provide federal financial support for setting up electrolysers as it wants to make the use of green hydrogen mandatory for refineries and fertiliser plants.

India, the world's third biggest greenhouse gas emitter, wants to generate 40% of its electricity through renewables by 2030 as it seeks to cut carbon emissions.

An electrolyser splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using electrical energy. For green hydrogen, renewable energy is used for electrolysis.

Source: anews

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”