Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government is promoting the generation of electricity from geothermal energy along with solar energy. In such a situation, now the Uttarakhand government has signed an MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Icelandic company Varkis to explore the possibilities of geothermal energy.
On Friday, an agreement was signed between the Uttarakhand government and Icelandic company Varkis Consulting Engineers at the Dehradun Secretariat for the exploration and development of geothermal energy in Uttarakhand. During this, Chief Minister Dhami and Icelandic Ambassador Dr. Benedict Hoskulsson were also present. At the same time, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami joined the program virtually from Khatima.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described this MoU as a milestone in the field of energy security and sustainable development of Uttarakhand as well as the country. The CM said that through this MoU of geothermal energy, not only the goal of clean and renewable energy will be achieved, but the path of inclusive development will also be paved while ensuring environmental security.
Iceland is a leading country in the field of geothermal energy and with their technical support and experience, Uttarakhand will emerge as an important state in the field of geothermal energy. The CM said that its no objection has also been received from three important ministries of the Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Ministry of External Affairs.
He also said that the expenditure burden of studying the feasibility of geothermal energy in the state will be borne by the Government of Iceland. Let us tell you that according to the study done by the Geological Survey of India and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, about 40 geothermal springs have been identified in Uttarakhand, in which geothermal energy can be exploited.
Key points of MoU:
- A new dimension will be added to the exploration and development of geothermal energy in Uttarakhand.
- The expertise of Iceland’s company Varkis will be benefited.
- It will prove to be a milestone in the energy security and sustainable development of Uttarakhand as well as the country.
- 40 geothermal sites identified in Uttarakhand for exploitation of geothermal energy.
- It will be helpful in India’s resolve to become carbon neutral by 2070.
- MoU signed for exploration and development of geothermal energy in Uttarakhand.
