India and Denmark sign renewed MoU on energy cooperation
India and Denmark signed a renewed energy cooperation MoU in New Delhi on 2 May 2025, extending the partnership begun under the original MoU of 5 June 2020.
Summary
India and Denmark signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding on energy cooperation on 2 May 2025. It was signed by Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal and Danish Ambassador Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen in the presence of Power Minister Manohar Lal. The original MoU was signed on 5 June 2020 and was set to expire on 5 June 2025. The renewed MoU supports India's target of net-zero emissions by 2070 and widens cooperation to power system modelling, integration of variable renewable energy, cross-border electricity trading and EV charging infrastructure.
Key facts
- Date
- 2 May 2025
- Signatories
- Pankaj Agarwal (Power Secretary); Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen (Danish Ambassador)
- Original MoU
- Signed 5 June 2020; due to expire 5 June 2025
- Goal
- Supports net zero by 2070
- New areas
- Power system modelling, variable RE integration, cross-border trading, EV charging
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The original India–Denmark energy cooperation MoU, renewed on 2 May 2025, was signed on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 5 June 2020
The original MoU was signed on 5 June 2020 and was set to expire on 5 June 2025.
The renewed India–Denmark energy MoU supports India's target of net-zero emissions by which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2070
The renewed MoU supports India's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.