Uttarakhand-Iceland Partnership for Geothermal Energy
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Uttarakhand-Iceland Partnership for Geothermal Energy |
| Objective | Achieve carbon neutrality by 2070, harness geothermal energy. |
| Geothermal Sites Identified | 40 sites across Uttarakhand. |
| Partnership | MoU signed with Iceland's Verkis Consulting Engineers. |
| Key Figures | CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Dr. Benedikt Hoskuldsson, Verkis Consulting Engineers. |
| Feasibility Study Funding | Icelandic government to bear the costs for feasibility study. |
| Clearance from Indian Govt | Approvals from Ministry of Environment, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, and Ministry of External Affairs. |
| Role of Verkis Consulting Engineers | Expertise in geothermal energy development, technical capabilities to fast-track projects. |
| Energy Potential | Electricity generation, direct heating, residential/commercial heating and cooling. |