(a) whether India attended World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi recently;
(b) if so, the outcome of the summit;
(c) whether any new technologies in the areas of non-conventional sources of energy have come up for discussion and presentation; and
(d) if so, the details thereon and how India is planning to get or adopt such technologies to achieve the objectives of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission?
THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): The Summit provided a platform to address the challenges of providing energy solutions that are both secure and sustainable. It brought together world leaders, international policy makers, investors, experts, academies and intellectuals to identify sustainable solutions to the issues of energy security and climate change.
(c): An exhibition was also held during the Summit wherein developers/technology providers from various countries including India presented different technologies in various areas of Renewable Energy.
(d): Jawahar Lal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) has enabling provisions for pilot/demonstration projects using latest/ new technologies. Developers/researchers/technology providers can use these provisions to adopt new technologies and participate in the activities of the Mission.