INDIA'S RENEWABLE ENERGY RELATIONS WITH AFRICA

Bharat Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi recently in 'Voice of the South Summit' has attested to the inclusive and participatory approach of the 4R matrix of 'Respond, Recognize, Respect and Reform' by framing an inclusive and balanced international agenda that includes renewable energy as a part of SDG.

- Prof. Suresh Kumar and Dr Vibha Gupta

Introduction

Under the G20 Presidency of Bharat, the African renewable energy concern has been raised and accomplished by world leaders. Fighting against the threat of climate change, health hazards, and depletion of coal, natural gas, oil & other fossil fuels, water degradation and decreasing water levels in the existing dams are the major challenges to working for alternative green energy sources. Bharat has diversified its energy requirements into other forms of renewable and sustainable energy such as biomass, geothermal energy, hydro, solar, tidal and wind.

energy. Bharat has a strong and matured power backup industry of silent generators and inverters and has been growing considerably due to the ability of leading domestic manufacturers to produce quality and innovative products at par with international standards. In addition to it, Bharat has exemplified the reduction of greenhouse gases and has either dismantled or is in the process of dismantling coal-based thermal plants for power generation.