What happened?
On February 10, 2025, the Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Union Minister of Power and Housing Manohar Lal Khattar and UK Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband. The two leaders launched Phase 2 of the ASPIRE programme, which focuses on enhancing power supply, expanding renewable energy, and promoting industrial energy efficiency and decarbonisation. They also discussed expanding cooperation in energy storage, offshore wind, and green data centres, while exploring new opportunities in electric mobility and MSME development.
Why it matters to India:
This dialogue deepens India-UK collaboration on energy security and sustainable development. It will support India’s transition to a cleaner energy future, particularly in renewable energy, decarbonisation, and energy efficiency. The establishment of a UK-India Offshore Wind Taskforce and progress in green hydrogen projects signify a new era of energy cooperation. India’s experience in solar energy implementation, such as the Solar Rooftop Programme, was also highlighted as an example of success that can inform future collaboration. This partnership supports both nations’ energy transition goals while promoting economic growth and job creation.