India's commitment to enhance share of renewable energy to 60% of total power demand at major ports
Sakshi Education
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said that India intends to increase share of renewable energy to 60 percent of total power demand of each of its major port from present share of less than 10 percent.This will be through solar and wind generated power.
India's commitment to enhance share of renewable energy to 60% of total power demand at major ports
Virtually addressing the high level session on IMO-Norway Green Voyage 2050 Project in New Delhi today, Mr. Sonowal said 50 percent of port equipment will be electrified by 2030, and all ports shall supply shore power to all visiting ships in a three-phased manner by that time.
The ports have also aimed to reduce Carbon emissions per ton of cargo handled by 30 percent by 2030.The Minister said India is on path to low carbon economy and shipping.
The Maritime Vision Document 2030 is a 10- Year blue print on India’s vision of a sustainable Maritime sector and vibrant blue economy. He informed that India has been selected as the first country under IMO Green Voyage 2050 project for conduct of a pilot project related to Green Shipping.
