India, Denmark Deepen Green Energy Partnership: Key Agreements and Future Roadmap
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Copenhagen, Oct 8 (TheTrendingPeople.com) – The Indian delegation led by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary at the Ministry of Power, concluded its visit to Denmark on Wednesday after a series of high-level meetings and discussions aimed at strengthening energy cooperation between the two nations.
The week-long engagement saw wide-ranging talks with Danish stakeholders across the renewable energy, green hydrogen, and climate action sectors—reaffirming the shared commitment of India and Denmark toward a sustainable and low-carbon future.
India and Denmark Strengthen Clean Energy Ties
During the visit, the Indian delegation interacted with several key institutions, including the Danish Meteorological Institute, Orsted Balancing Responsible, Middelgrunden Offshore Windfarm, Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2), UNEP-CCC, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and Copenhill.
The discussions primarily focused on integrating thermal assets into renewable-based power systems, enhancing energy efficiency, and exploring new technologies such as carbon capture and offshore wind.
The Embassy of India in Denmark, in collaboration with the Indo-Danish Chamber of Commerce, Dansk Industri, GH2, BrintBranchen, and State of Green, also hosted an Indo-Danish Roundtable on Green Hydrogen and Maritime Collaboration on Wednesday.
India’s Ambassador to Denmark, Manish Prabhat, addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of long-term partnerships in the green hydrogen sector and urging both countries to build robust industrial and policy linkages for a cleaner future.
Strategic Dialogue and High-Level Steering Committee Meeting
Earlier this week, Pankaj Agarwal and Lars Frelle-Petersen, Denmark's Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, co-chaired a Steering Committee meeting to review ongoing collaboration and discuss avenues to scale it further.
Both sides acknowledged the significant progress achieved under the Green Strategic Partnership (GSP), launched in 2020, and reiterated their commitment to accelerate the transition to clean and renewable energy systems.
In parallel, the 7th Joint Working Group Meeting on Power was held last week, led by Srikant Nagallapulli, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, and Ulrik Eversbusch, Director, Danish Energy Agency.
The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in areas such as energy modeling, grid integration, renewable storage technologies, and power market reforms.
A Milestone in Green Strategic Partnership
Energy collaboration has been a central pillar of the India–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, which was formalized in September 2020. The partnership aims to combine India’s growing renewable capacity with Denmark’s advanced clean technology and expertise in wind power, energy efficiency, and hydrogen production.
The recent visit reaffirmed that this cooperation remains a strategic priority for both governments, especially as global economies accelerate their net-zero transition goals.
Renewed MoU Reflects Mutual Commitment to Clean Energy
In May 2025, India and Denmark renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation, originally signed in June 2020. The MoU was signed by Pankaj Agarwal and Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India, in the presence of Manohar Lal, Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs.
According to the Ministry of Power, the renewed MoU supports India’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and broadens the partnership to include advanced energy areas such as:
- Power system modeling and optimization
- Integration of variable renewable energy sources
- Cross-border electricity trading frameworks
- Development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
- Joint training and knowledge exchange programs
In a statement issued on May 2, the Ministry of Power said,
“The renewed agreement ensures continuity in dialogue and cooperation, allowing for a seamless extension of joint efforts in energy sector development. It follows five years of successful collaboration under the original MoU, signed in 2020.”
Minister Manohar Lal highlighted that the renewed partnership demonstrates the mutual resolve of both nations to foster innovation, sustainability, and economic growth through clean energy initiatives.
Economic and Environmental Impact
The India–Denmark energy collaboration holds immense potential for both economies. For India, access to Danish expertise in offshore wind, hydrogen technologies, and energy modeling can significantly accelerate its renewable capacity and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
For Denmark, the partnership opens opportunities for its clean-tech firms to invest and operate in India’s expanding energy market, which is among the world’s fastest-growing.
Experts believe this collaboration could also help create new green jobs, enhance energy security, and contribute to climate resilience by developing scalable, carbon-neutral infrastructure.
Green Hydrogen: The Next Frontier
One of the most promising outcomes of the ongoing dialogue is the focus on green hydrogen. Both countries view hydrogen as a critical enabler for decarbonizing heavy industries and transport sectors.
With India planning to emerge as a global hub for green hydrogen production, the partnership with Denmark—one of the world’s leaders in hydrogen research and maritime innovation—could prove transformative.
The Indo-Danish Roundtable served as a key platform to explore how joint efforts could boost hydrogen storage, transportation, and maritime fuel applications, reinforcing India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Future Roadmap
Moving forward, the two nations plan to expand technical exchanges, promote pilot projects in smart grids and renewable integration, and develop joint research programs between Indian and Danish institutions.
Both sides also aim to collaborate under multilateral frameworks to share best practices, scale climate innovation, and drive global conversations around just energy transitions.
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
The India–Denmark energy partnership is emerging as a model of international cooperation for a sustainable future. By combining India’s scale with Denmark’s technological leadership, the two countries are not only advancing their respective climate goals but also shaping a global blueprint for clean energy collaboration.
As the world faces mounting challenges from climate change and rising energy demand, partnerships like these underscore a critical truth: the path to a greener planet lies in shared vision, shared innovation, and shared responsibility.