Lok Sabha Question No. 4497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-22
Subject: Cooperation in Field of Renewable Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, P.R. SUNDARAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOKSABHA UNST  ARRED  QUESTION  N0-4497

TO BE ANSWERED ON-22.03.2018

## COOPERATION  IN  FIELD OF  RENEW  ABLE  ENERGY

## 4497. DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN DR. HEENA VIJA  YKUMAR GAVIT SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM

Will the Minister of  NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether the country has  signed  any Memorandum of  Understanding (MoU) with  Fiji for enhanced cooperation in the field  of renewable energy between the two countries;
- (b) if so, the  details thereof;
- (  c) the  aims and  objectives and the key areas identified  for  cooperation as per  this  MoU;
- (d) the benefit likely  to be  accrued to  the  country as a result  of this MolJ;
- (e) whether the Government has also signed MoUs with other countries to enhance cooperation in the field of  renewable energy sector;
- (f) if  so, the details thereof  including the names of  those countries and the major areas of  cooperation with them; and
- (g) the  time  by  which the said  Mo  Us  are likely  to be implemented along  with the present  status thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR  NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C) (SHRI RX. SINGH)

(a) to (d) A Memorandum of  Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of  New and Renewable Energy of the  Government  of the  Republic oflndia  and the  Ministry of  Infrastructure and Transport  of  the  Government of  the Republic of  Fiji was signed on 24th May, 2017 with the aim to develop cooperation in the New and Renewable Energy Sector. A copy  of MoU is placed at  Annexure I.

- (e) to (g) The Ministry of  New and Renewable Energy has also signed MoUs/Agrcements with 55 countries and/or their institutions to enhance cooperation  in the field of  renewable energy sector.  A  list of  these MoUs/Agreements is placed at Annexure II. These MoUs/Agreements become effective from the date of signing between the parties unless otherwise stated in  the MoUs/Agreements.

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ANNEXURE I for  Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4497 regarding "Cooperation in the Field of  Renewable Energy" due for  22.03.2018.

## MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

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## CO-OPERATION IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

The Ministry  of  New and Renewable Energy of  the Government  of  the Republic of  India  and the Ministry of  Infrastructure and Transport,  Government of  the Republic of  Fiji

(herein  after  referred  to as  the  "Parties" and  individually  as  the  "Party").

Having  identified  New  and  Renewable Energy  as a  common  area  of  interest; and

Desiring  to establish  Cooperation  between  the organizations  working  in  the  area of  new and renewable energy in  both  India  and Fiji with the aim of  developing New  and  Renewable Energy  Technologies.

HA  VE  REACHED  THE  FOLLOWING UNDERSTANDING:

## ARTICLE I OBJECTIVE

The objective of  this Memorandum of  Understanding (MoU)  is to establish the basis for a cooperative  institutional relationship to encourage  and promote bilateral technical cooperation on new and renewable energy on the basis of mutual  benefit, equality  and  reciprocity  between  the Parties.

## ARTICLE II AREAS OF COOPERATION

The Parties will,  subject to  the laws,  rules,  regulations and national policies from time to  time  in force, ·governing the subject matter in their respective countries,  endeavour to  take  necessary steps and  promote  cooperation  in renewable energy.  The areas of  cooperation will focus on development of  new and  renewable energy  technologies  and  institutions  in.-

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- a) Capacity  building
- b) Solar  Energy
- c) Biomass/Bio-energy
- d) Small Hydro Energy

## ARTICLE III MODALITIES OF COOPERATION

Cooperation  under  this  Memorandum of  Understanding may take the following modalities:

- a) Exchange and  training  of  scientific  and  technical  personnel;
- b) Exchange of  scientific  and  technological  information  and  data;
- c) Organization  of  workshops, seminars  and  working  groups;
- d) Transfer of equipment,  know-how and technology on non-commercial basis;
- e) Development  of joint  research  or  technical  projects  on  subjects  of  mutual interest; and
- f) Other  modalities  as  may  be  decided  upon  by  the Parties.

## ·ARTICLE IV JOINT WORKING GROUP

In order  to coordinate the above mentioned activities and decide upon  project proposals related to  design and development of various new and renewable energy technologies, the Parties will establish a "Joint  Working Group"(JWG) with  the following  functions>

- a) Identifying areas of  mutual interest and cooperation for development of new  and  renewable  energy  technologies, systems  sub-systems, devices, components  etc.;
- b) Monitoring and  evaluating  cooperation  activities; and
- c) Any other  activity  as  may  be  agreed  upon  by  the  Parties  in  writing.
4. The Parties will designate one main representative each to the Joint  Working Group for the aforesaid activities.  The Joint  Working Group will to the extent possible  conduct  the  work  through  electronic  communication,  but meet alternately  in  India  and  Fiji  whenever  considered  necessary.

The Joint  Working  Group  can  co-opt  other  members  from  scientific  institutions, research  centres, universities  or  any  other  entity  and  when  considered essential.

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Each Party will bear all the costs of  its own in all programmes of  cooperation and  in  the  meetings  of  implementing  agencies  of Joint  Working  Group contemplated  under  this  MoU.

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## ARTICLE  VI SETTLEMENT  OF  DISPUTES

Any dispute concerning the interpretation or  application of  this MoU shall be settled amicably through  mutual  consultation  and/or  negotiations  between  the Parties.

## ARTICLE  VII AMENDMENTS

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The Memorandum of Understanding can be amended, revised or  modified by mutual  decision  of  the  Parties  through  exchange  of letters  between  the  Parties .

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## ARTICLE  VIII COOPERATION UNDER  ISA

Recalling  the promotion  of  clean  energy  and  enhancing energy access common goals of  both  the countries and support the International Solar  Alliance (ISA) launched  on 3ou, November, 2015 on  the sidelines  of 20th Conference of  Parties to the  United  Nations  Framework  Conference on Climate Change held  in  Paris, France.

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## ARTICLE  IX ENTRY INTO FORCE, DURATION AND TERMINATION

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This MoU shall enter  into force on the date of  its signing and  shall remain m force  for  a  period  of  five (5) years. Thereafter  this  Memorandum  of Understanding will be  renewable by the  mutual  written consent  of  the Parties, unless either of  the Parties  decides to terminate the same.  Such  decisions  will be communicated  in  writing  to the  other  Party  at  least  three (3) months  prior  its intended date of  termination.  The termination  of  this MoU will not affect the validity  and  duration  of  any  on-going  programme  and  projects  under  this  MoU.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the undersigned  being duly authorized  thereto bytheir respective Governments, have signed  this  Memorandum  of  Understanding.

This Memorandum of  Understanding  is  not  legally  binding and  does  not  create any  rights  or  obligations  for  the  Parties  under  international  law.

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Signed at Suva, Fiji on  this  day 24th May of  the year  2017 in  two (2) originals, each  in Hindi and English languages, all texts being equally authentic.  In  case of  any divergence  in  interpretation, the English text shall prevail.

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## STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGS (MoUs)/PROGRAMME/ AGREEMENTS SIGNED WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES/INSTITUTES/ORGANISATIONS

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|   Sino | Country    | Ministry/department involved                                                                                                          | Brief objective(s)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Year of signing and location                |
|--------|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
|      1 | Australia  | MoU between MNRE and The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Government of Australia                                         | To identify areas of mutual interest cooperation for development of new and renewable energy technologies, systems, sub systems, devices, components, etc. and monitoring and evaluating cooperation activities with the indicative scope of areas of cooperation like Solar, Hydrogen/Fuel Cells, Geo thermal, Small Hydro, Clean Energy related services and any other area as mutually agreed. | Signed On 5th February, 2010, At New Delhi  |
|      2 | Bangladesh | MoU between MNRE and Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral · Resources, Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh | To establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy (NRE) issues on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity.                                                                                                                                                                   | Signed On 6th September, 2011, At Dhaka     |
|      3 | Belarus    | MoU between MNRE and The State Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic Belarus                                            | of To develop NRE technologies and decide upon project proposal related to design and development of various NRE technologies such as but not restricted to Solar Energy, Wind                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Signed On 14th November, 2012, At New Delhi |

|    |                      |                                                                                                 | Energy, Bio Energy and Small Hydro Power.                                                                                                                                                                              |                                              |
|----|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
|  4 | Belgium              | MoU between MNRE and The Competent Belgian Authorities at Federal and Regional Level for Energy | To establish the basis for cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues on the mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity          | Signed On 29th September, 2015, At New Delhi |
|  5 | Brazil; South Africa | MoU amongst Governments of India, Brazil and South Africa.                                      | To establish the basis for cooperation in Wind Resources                                                                                                                                                               | Signed On 17 111 October, 2007, At Pretoria  |
|  6 | Brazil; South Africa | MoU amongst Governments of India, Brazil and South Africa.                                      | To establish trilateral task team on biofuel                                                                                                                                                                           | Signed On 13m September 2006, At Brasilia    |
|  7 | Brazil; South Africa | MoU amongst Governments of India, Brazil and South Africa.                                      | To establish the basis for cooperation in the area of solar energy                                                                                                                                                     | Signed On 15m April, 2010, At Brasilia       |
|  8 | Canada               | Mou between MNRE and The University of Saskatchewan, Canada                                     | To establish the basis of cooperation in research, design and development of new and renewable energy technologies                                                                                                     | Signed On 28th March, 2008, At New Delhi     |
|  9 | Chile                | MoU between MNRE and The National Energy Commission of the Republic of Chile                    | To establish the basis of cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues on the' basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity | Signed On 17th March, 2009, At New Delhi     |
| 10 | Denmark              | MoU between MNRE and The Ministry of Climate and Energy , Government of Kingdom of Denmark      | To establish New and Renewable Energy Cooperation between Danish and Indian entities with aim of developing and renewable new energy technologies                                                                      | Signed On 6 1 h February, 2008, At New Delhi |
| 11 | Denmark              | Agreement between Government of the Republic of India and Government of the Kingdom of Denmark  | To cooperate in political field, Economic and Commercial field, science and technology, environment, energy, education and culture.                                                                                    | Signed On 5th February, 2008, At New Delhi   |

|   12. | Dominican Republic   | MoU between MNRE and The Ministry of Energy and Mines Government of the Dominican Republic                   | To establish Cooperation between the Indian and the Dominican Republic entities with the aim of developing new and renewable energy technologies in the field of Solar Energy, Wind Energy and Biomass Energy.                                                                                                                                      | Signed On 1 ih February, 2015, At Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic   |
|-------|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|    13 | Egypt                | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of Electricity and Energy of the Arab Republic of Egypt                        | To collaborate in efforts in the field of renewable energy pursued on the basis of equality and joint benefit as mutually agreed upon by the Parties, taking into account their expertise and their development needs                                                                                                                               | Signed On 20 1 h January, 2011, At Cairo                              |
|    14 | Fiji                 | MoU between Mou between MNRE and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Fiji                          | Mou is to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote bilateral technical cooperation on new and renewable energy specially in the field of Capacity building, Solar Energy, Biomass/Bio Energy and Small Hydro Energy, on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity between the Parties. | Signed On 24th May, 2017, At Suva                                     |
|    15 | Finland              | MoU between MNRE and The Ministry of Employment and the Economy of the Government of the Republic of Finland | To establish the basis for a institutional cooperation to encourage and promote bilateral cooperation on new & renewable energy issues on basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity                                                                                                                                                         | Signed On 15th October, 2014, At Helsinki, Finland                    |
|    16 | France               | MoU between MNRE and The Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy of the French Republic      | To establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Signed on 10 1 h April, 2015, At Paris                                |

|    |         |                                                                                                                | renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                            |
|----|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| 17 | Germany | MoU between MNRE and The Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation & Development of Federal Republic of Germany | To establish the cooperation in the field of Solar Rooftop, Development of Solar parks and Solar Zones and Solar Off grid application to improve - the access to clean and sustainable energy                                                                                                                                                              | Signed On 5th October, 2015, At New Delhi  |
| 18 | Germany | Implementation Agreement between MNRE and Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)        | Implementation Agreement concerning the project Inda-German Energy Programme-Green Energy Corridors (IGEN-GEC)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Signed on 28th August, 2017 At New Delhi   |
| 19 | Germany | Implementation Agreement between MNRE and Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)        | Implementation Agreement concerning the project lndo-German Energy Programme-Access to Energy in Rural Areas (!GEN-ACCESS)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Signed on 21st November, 2017 At New Delhi |
| 20 | Germany | MoU between NISE and Fraunhofer Institute Fur Solare Energiesysteme (I SE)                                     | To implement, research/ demonstration / pilot projects between NISE and ISE in solar energy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Signed On 11t 11 April, 2013, At Berlin    |
| 21 | Greece  | MoU between MNRE and the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Hellenic Republic                               | To establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote bilateral technical cooperation on new and renewable energy especially in the field of Capacity Building, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Biomass/Bio Energy and Small Hydro Energy, on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity between the Parties. | Signed On 2th November, 2017, At New Delhi |
| 22 | Guyana  | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of Public Infrastructure of Guyana                                               | To establish Cooperation between Indian and Guyanese entities with the aim of developing New and Renewable Energy Technologies                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Signed On: so" January, 2018 At New Delhi  |

|   23. | Iceland   | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Iceland                       | To cooperate in the field of Geothermal Energy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | Signed On 9th October, 2007 At New Delhi   |
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|    24 | Indonesia | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia | To encourage and promote bilateral technical cooperation on new and renewable energy on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity                                                                                                                                                            | Signed On 2nd November, 2015,AtJakarta     |
|    25 | Iran      | Mou between MNRE and Ministry of Power of the Islamic Republic of Iran                     | To establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on NRE issues                                                                                                                                                               | Signed On 9th July, 2010, At New Delhi     |
|    26 | Italy     | MoU between MNRE and The Ministry of Environment, Land and sea of the Republic of Italy    | To establish new and renewable energy cooperation between Italian and Indian entities with the Aim of Developing new and renewable energy technologies                                                                                                                                                   | Signed On 24th May, 2007, At Havana        |
|    27 | Italy     | MoU between MNRE and the Ministry of Environment of the Italian Republic                   | To confirm the commitment of the Parties to collaborate in the field of new and renewable energy with special attention to technologies and/or resources based on wind solar small energy, energy, hydropower and biomass, innovation in the field of energy (i.e. storage) and their promotion and use. | Signed On 30th October, 2017, At New Delhi |
|    28 | Japan     | MoU amongst DEA, NEDO, VIOM, MeiTY, MNRE, GTL Infrastructure                               | To contribute to the efficient use of energy and the protection of environment in India by installing PV Power.                                                                                                                                                                                          | Signed On 5th August, 2014, At New Delhi   |
|    29 | Japan     | MoU between MNRE and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)                       | Development of Renewable Energy Projects, Including Canal. Top Solar Power projects on pan lndja basis, in                                                                                                                                                                                               | Signed On 1st September, 2014, At Tokyo    |

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| 30. | Malaysia   | MoU between MNRE and The Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water of the Government of Malaysia. | To encourage and promote cooperation in renewable energy but not limited to Biomass and Biogas; Micro and Pico Hydropower, solar Energy including thermal and photovoltaic; Energy from domestic and agriculture waste; and Wind                                | ih November, 2012, At New Delhi             |
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| 31. | Mauritius  | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of Public Utilities Government of Republic of Mauritius                  | To Develop and promote the economic and scientific technical cooperation in the field of non conventional energy sources                                                                                                                                        | Signed On 21st November, 2003, At New Delhi |
| 32. | Mexico     | MoU between MNRE and Secretariat of Energy of the United Mexican States                                | To establish the basis of cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation in the field of New and Renewable Energy                                                                                              | Signed On 1 J1h April, 2008, At Mexico City |
| 33. | Mongolia   | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of Energy of the Government of Mongolia                                  | To encourage and promote bilateral technical cooperation on new and renewable energy on the basis of mutual benefit, . equality and reciprocity.                                                                                                                | Signed On 17th May, 2015, At Ulaanbaatar    |
| 34. | Mozambique | MoU between MNRE and THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE                                                        | To establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation, investment promotion and partnership on new and renewable. energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity | Signed On 5th August, 2015, At New Delhi    |
| 35. | Myanmar    | MoU between MNRE and The Ministry of Education of the ~-----'---------L-___:_                          | To encourage and promote bilateral cooperation on new and renewable L -                                                                                                                                                                                         | Signed On 29th August, 2016, At New Delhi   |

|    |                 | Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar                                                                                   | energy on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |                                             |
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| 36 | The Netherlands | Mou between MNRE and Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation of The Netherlands                                     | To establish the basis for cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity                                                                                                                                                                                            | Signed On 11th February, 2014, At New Delhi |
| 37 | Philippines     | MoU between MNRE and The Department of Energy, Republic of Philippines                                                               | To establish cooperation in research, design and demonstration of renewable energy technologies; Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Heating, Biogas, Biomass, Geo thermal, Small Hydro, Wind, Waste to Energy, Tidal Ocean and other Renewable Sources as identified through mutual discussions and also to undertake collective efforts for the preparation and effective implementation of a "Programme for Cooperation" | Signed On 5th October, 2007, At New Delhi   |
| 38 | Portugal        | MoU between Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and The Ministry of Economy of the Portuguese Republic on Renewable Energy          | To promote the establishment of the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship and to encourage programmes and activities between the signatories in the field of renewable energy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Signed On 5th January, 2017, At New Delhi   |
| 39 | Russia          | MoU between Solar Energy Cooperation of India and Russian Energy Agency, Regarding construction of Solar power Plants in Republic of | To cooperate in good faith to realize the potential projects in of construction of large stage photovoltaic power plants (PVP) during year 2016 22.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Signed On 24th December, 2015, At Moscow    |

## ANNEXURE Il for  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  4497  regarding  "Cooperation  in  the  Field  of Renewable  Energy" due  for  22.03.2018.

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| 40 | Rwanda of  | MoU between MNRE And Ministry Infrastructure, Government of the Republic of Rwanda          | To promote bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity.                      | Signed On 15th February, 2012, At Kigali              |
| 41 | Scotland   | MoU between MNRE and The Government of Scotland                                             | To establish New and Renewable Energy Corporation Between Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and the Government of Scotland | Signed On 14th October, 2009, At New Delhi            |
| 42 | Seychelles | Mou between MNRE and The Government of the Republic of Seychelles                           | To Strengthen, promote and develop renewable energy cooperation between two countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit                  | Signed on t t" March, 2015, At Victoria, SEYCHELLES   |
| 43 | Spain      | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda of the Kingdom of Spain | To confirm the commitment of both parties to collaborate in the field of New and Renewable Energy                                                  | Signed On 30th May, 2017, At Madrid                   |
| 44 | Spain      | Mou between MNRE and Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, Spain             | To establish the basis for a for Industrial R&D programme Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy                                             | Programme Signed On 23rd November, 2011, At New Delhi |
| 45 | Sweden     | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications of Sweden            | Bilateral cooperation between the participants on new and renewable energy                                                                         | Signed On 19th April, 2010, At New Delhi              |

|   46. | Thailand       | MoU between MNRE and The Ministry of Energy Government of Kingdom of Thailand                                | To Collaborate research and development in field of renewable energy specifically in the field of Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, Biagas, Biomass, Small Hydro, Wind Energy & Other Technological Application                             | Signed On 26th June, 2007, At New Delhi                                                |
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|    47 | UAE            | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates on Renewable Energy Corporation | To collaborate in efforts to establish the basis for a framework through which extensive projects, investments, other forms of commercial endeavors, cooperation in R&D in Renewable and Clean Energy and knowledge Sharing platforms. | Signed On 11 1 h February, 2016, At New Delhi                                          |
|    48 | UAE            | MoU between MNRE and Ministry of foreign affairs, DECC of the UAE                                            | To establish the basis for Institutional relationship to encourage and promote RE cooperation                                                                                                                                          | Signed On 18th January, 2014, At Abu Dhabi                                             |
|    49 | United Kingdom | MoU between Government of India and Government of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland       | Establish a framework for strategic cooperation covering technical, policy, research and commercial aspects of development of energy sector                                                                                            | Signed On 11th November, 2015, At London                                               |
|    50 | Uruguay        | MoU between MNRE and the Government of Uruguay                                                               | To establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote bilateral cooperation on NRE issues                                                                                                       | Signed On zs" February, 2011, At New Delhi                                             |
|    51 | USA            | MoU between MNRE and USA                                                                                     | To foster cooperation between India and USA in the area of renewable energy to Facilitate a new track known as "Promoting Energy Access through Clean Energy" (PEACE)                                                                  | Signed On 2ih September, 2013, At Washington, USA And 29th January, 2014, At New Delhi |
|    52 | USA            | MOU between MNRE and The Department of Energy, USA on Cooperation in the field of Biofuel.                   | To encourage a framework of cooperation covering scientific, policy, technical aspects of production                                                                                                                                   | Signed On 3rd February, 2009 At New Delhi                                              |

## ANNEXURE II for  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No. 4497  regarding  "Cooperation  in  the  Field  of Renewable  Energy" due  for  22.03.2018.

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| C::':J ~~. | 1_1.gA | Mo6J-i;,)etwee-R-MN-R~Afi-~ | To establish a fund to support the ~Promoting Energy Access Through -Gl~a-A-E --A-ei:gy~EA-C~tra-Gk-GLtl:te.- US India partnership to advance clean energy (PACE)                                            | I-Sig-Aeci-0~.J.ui::i.e,2~5                       |
| 54.        | USA    | MoU between NISE and NREL   | To establish the basis for Collaboration on Solar Energy Research and development                                                                                                                            | Signed On: 23rd November, 2009 At Golden Colorado |
| 55.        | USA    | MoU between NIWE and NREL   | To establish the basis for Cooperation in the Area of Wind Energy                                                                                                                                            | Signed On 23ro November, 2009, At Golden Colorado |

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