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High hopes for recovery in India
News, SnurraComprehensive measures to limit spread of the Covid-19 virus and to stimulate the economy.

Delhi showroom creates impact for green companies
News, SnurraWorkshops lead to pilot projects and commercial collaborations.

Successful workshops
News, SnurraThe latest virtual delegation created new opportunities and strong teams.

Sweden strengthens energy cooperation with India
News, SnurraSweden and India have each set aside SEK 25 million to support smart grid projects.

Virtual delegation
News, SnurraThe 14th ISIA delegation was bound for India in May, but had to find new ways – which turned out successful.

Massive Indian response to combat Covid-19
News, SnurraGovernment has issued stimulus packages to counter the economic stress caused by the pandemic.

ISIA in Indian media
NewsNewspapers and TV covered ISIA activities in India in November.

Five new ISIA members
News, SnurraSwedish innovators are onboard the next delegation trip to India.

Powering rural India with mini-grids
News, SnurraA single light bulb can make a big difference for a fruit vendor.

Electric vehicles: recent developments
NewsLaunches, trials, and battery recycling policy.

India is 63rd in ease of doing business rankings
NewsClimbed 14 rungs in the World Bank’s latest rankings.

Focus on renewable energy
NewsTarget increases, 30 gigawatt plans for Gujarat and Rajasthan

Smart meter roll-out
NewsNew joint venture implements, finances and operates the programme.

Climate vulnerability map of India
NewsExpected to be ready by the middle of 2020.

Workshop on grid reliability and EV charging
News, SnurraCollaboration opportunities related to future infrastructure.

Solar power ahead of target
NewsIndia’s biggest solar park to be set up in Gujarat.

India’s first net zero building with solar system by Sweden
News, SnurraPPAM's double-sided panels are used in several different ways.

CII Godrej GBC: 15 years of national contribution
News, SnurraThe green way addresses ecological issues and also makes good business sense.

India halfway through its 175 GW renewable energy goal
NewsThe installed capacity is now around 80 gigawatts.

Indian Oil to build a 1 GW electric vehicle battery plant
NewsThe plant will use a non-lithium ion raw material that is locally available.

Indian Oil plans $3.5 billion renewable energy investment
NewsWorking on biofuels production including waste-to-energy and ethanol.

India cuts tax on electric vehicles from 12 % to 5 %
NewsTax for EV chargers is also reduced, according to government statement.

Focus on EVs opens opportunities for Swedish companies
News, SnurraIndian focus has shifted to two- and three-wheelers and buses.

The secrets to success in India
News, SnurraIt is time for new companies to apply for the ISIA program. Application is open until 30 August.

Altered’s nozzles help Mumbai restaurants save water
NewsISIA member's revolutionary concept breaks the water up into millions of droplets.

Indian government plans tender for gravity storage plant
NewsInternational companies have already shown interest.

Smart meters on their way to 100 % penetration
NewsMassive installations are expected in India within the coming five years.

Ambitious aims for renewable energy
NewsInvestments to increase capacity continue.

Biofuels usage increases
NewsThe government has started a program to provide financial support to bioethanol manufacturers in India.

NTPC and Power Grid form joint venture
NewsPlan to set up national electricity distribution company.

Electric vehicles update
NewsABB is ready to bring in fast chargers to India.

Smart grid tools attract Indian customers
News, SnurraMutual process takes time but improves the conditions for long partnerships.

India climbs on ranking for climate work
News, SnurraSolar cells are the fastest growing energy technology, and the country is the fourth largest wind power installer in the world.

Ostro, Temasek and EQT set up clean energy firm
NewsIn talks to raise around $500 million to set up a green energy platform in India.

India is a key destination for Swedish firms
News, SnurraSwedish Ambassador Klas Molin attended the India-Sweden Innovations Accelerator workshop in Hyderabad.

Success for Indian biogas tender
News, SnurraBy 2023, India will have built 5,000 plants for compressed biogas, which will replace oil.

All aboard for the next ISIA trip
News, SnurraAltered, SaltX and Xlit/Modio are the newest members, travelling to India on 8–15 May with the ISIA programme.

Solar power update
NewsFloating solar power plants are planned for Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Lakshadweep.

Internet of Things in India
NewsCountrywide IoT will manage the chaos in India's booming cities.

Energy efficiency impacts climate change
NewsAction plan to cut down demand for refrigeration and cooling, which cause 10% of global CO2 emissions.

Focus on biofuels
NewsIndia focuses on advanced biofuels and Uttar Pradesh sets up five projects.

INR 1.75 billion for renewable energy research
NewsThe objective is to promote indigenous technology development and manufacture.

India in third position in LEED green buildings
NewsResidential projects will drive the growth in the next few years.

Smart grids pave the way
NewsABB project at IIT Roorkee, and 10 MW li-ion system will pave way for the future.

India’s first li-ion battery “gigafactory” for electric cars
NewsWill ensure lower component costs as well as self-sufficiency.

Electric vehicles on the rise
First page, NewsThe Indian government plans to promote the mass adoption of EVs.

Smart metering will make India more energy efficient
First page, NewsThere is an ambition that, by 2022, 70% of all homes in Asia will be connected via smart meters.

New code for energy efficiency in buildings
First page, NewsGovernment of India launches building code for residential buildings

Space technology transfer to Indian industry
NewsISRO has shortlisted 14 companies interested in its lithium ion cell technology.

India is #2 globally in renewable energy
NewsA climb of three spots in the 2018 Climatescope report.

Indian Business Culture: Seeing is believing
News, SnurraA delegation of 16 Swedish companies visited India recently and learned of local business culture.

Unique showroom in Delhi
News, SnurraSwedish energy solutions are on display for customers and stakeholders in India.

Two MoU signings
News, SnurraImportant agreements with Indian partners for Spowdi and Swedish Neutral.

A new innovative delegation about to take flight
First page, News, SnurraThree new companies are now part of ISIA, and a one-of-a-kind showroom is ready for inauguration.

EU and India to join forces
NewsThe EU aims to reinforce EU-India strategic partnerships.

Great potential for smartgrid solutions
First page, NewsIndia is the world's third largest energy market and the electricity grid is in an extreme expansion phase.

Renewable energy at all-time high in India
NewsContributed a record 13.4% in August 2018. The share is thought to triple by 2023.

India is No 77 in the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business 2019”
NewsThe country has climbed 23 places from the previous year.

India joins collaboration on new and alternate fuels
NewsLikely to bring down emissions and achieve higher fuel efficiency in the transport sector.

$13 million grant to promote end-use energy efficiency
NewsWill finance energy-efficient lights in streets and homes and energy-efficient water pumps across India.

New measures to facilitate small-scale entrepreneurship
NewsInitiative aims to increase credit and market access, liberalize labour law and simplify environmental work.

Green rating system for ‘Net Zero Energy’ buildings
NewsThe focus is reducing the annual energy consumption by 40–50 per cent.

Groundbreaking order for Metrum
NewsTata Power, one of the foremost power companies in India, has placed an initial order for 20 systems.

5,000 new biogas plants
NewsMassive investment in the next five years, says Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Solar power gets major push
NewsThe European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced major progress on tackling climate change.

UN ‘Champion of the Earth’ award for PM Modi
NewsShares the award with Emmanuel Macron, President of France.

Energy savings exceed 30% of target
NewsMore than 400 large industries improved energy efficiency under PAT scheme.

Subsidies for all electric vehicles
NewsIndia's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to unveil the FAME II scheme on September 7.

Upcoming events
NewsTwo interesting conferences will take place in the Delhi area in September and October.

India’s renewable investments near $20 billion
NewsFor the first time, investing in India’s renewable energy sector surpassed that of traditional fossil fuel-based power production.

Aili’s commitments in India continue
NewsOngoing cooperation with Tata Power-DDL, Raidco and Chemtrols.

Biogas plants will put Delhi’s waste to good use
NewsTen plants will be set up to generate electricity and enriched organic manure from waste.

Pamoja brings smart cleantech to Tezpur university
NewsDemo version of hybrid renewable energy system and smart grid to be installed. Goal: zero diesel.

Problem waste turns into lucrative business
NewsFungus converts toxic sludge into environmentally smart ethanol.

Battery swapping project to be launched in 2018
NewsCleanMotion and Fortum have signed an agreement on battery swap systems for light electric vehicles in India.

Aili’s water pumps to be used in three projects
NewsDifferent applications in Mumbai, Bihar and Kerala, each of which offers special challenges and opportunities.

Biogas replaces diesel – at half the cost
NewsIndia's first two microgrids entirely powered by biogas can be found in the state of Bihar.

Four new members
NewsThe India Sweden Innovations' Accelerator welcomes four new members, who will all take part in the forthcoming trip to India in mid-April: Airec, Bioprocess Control, Elpanneteknik and FMTP Power.

India Smart Grid Week 2018: Swedish workshop generates interest
NewsSwedish companies established good personal contacts with key players from the private and public sectors.

World’s largest solar park
NewsA 2,000 MW solar park was launched in Karnataka on 1 March. The solar project is spread over 13,000 acres and five villages in the Tumakuru district.

Sweden plays leading role in India Smart Grid Week
NewsThe conference and exhibition on smart energy and smart cities takes place 5–9 March in New Delhi.

Collaboration with Indian states is paving the way for new opportunities
News"We are focusing on the most progressive Indian states," says Pawan Tahlani at Business Sweden.

Metrum adds new capital and doubles number of employees
NewsArtificial Intelligence will be further developed for use in electricity power quality.

Pilot project on the horizon for a unique water pump
NewsAili's goal is to deliver five million solar-powered water pump systems within a five-year period.

The best will be even better with Regin’s system
NewsRegin has been commissioned to optimise energy use in the Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad, which already has LEED Platina certification.

Hyderabad workshop in the media
NewsThe Hindu BusinessLine reports from the Innovations’ Accelerator workshop which took place in Hyderabad on 22 November.

To India on clean business
NewsWorking more closely with particular states is a way of developing the programme by looking for new ways and points of contact.

New members
NewsThe India Sweden Innovations Accelerator is pleased to welcome two new members; Aili Innovation and Solvina.

Smart City Sweden
NewsOn 8 May, almost 100 people attended the inauguration of Smart City Sweden in its new venue in Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm. The Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, Mikael Damberg, held the opening speech and cut the blue and yellow ribbon.

India Smart Grid Week 2017
NewsIndia Smart Grid Week 7–10 March 2017 (ISGW) was the third edition of the conference cum exhibition on smart grids and smart cities, organized by India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) and powered by the Swedish Energy Agency, a key partner for the conference.

Innovation Race Bootcamp
NewsThe main purpose of ISIRB (India Sweden Innovation Race Bootcamp) was to encourage cooperation between Swedish and Indian actors through Swedish innovation power and Indian entrepreneurship, exchange ideas, find new collaboration and identify obstacles.
News Archive

Breaking through; the need for efficiency awareness
News ArchiveStill a long way to go in India, before energy efficiency goes mainstream. India is working on two fronts to meet the rapidly increasing energy demand, with strong commitment to both renewable energy production and energy efficiency. ...

More Power to Wind
News ArchiveThe southern state of Tamil Nadu has the largest installed wind capacity in India at close to 8000 MW, and till 2012 was touted as the prime example of wind energy’s supremacy over other renewable forms in the country. ...

Local knowledge will be key in developing a successful project
News ArchiveHurdles for project devleopment can be easily overcome if we work to understand local needs. Jonas Trader from STRI, an independent consultancy working in the area of high voltage testing for renewable energy and micro grid projects, ...

Team MAKSUS are looking to simplify O&M
News ArchiveCurrent systems on the islands are wasteful. We want to make a product that is efficient. Mikael Kullman, Director of MAKSUS Consulting AB and lead project manager for the Andaman pilot for Team Maksus talks about project ...

Investors’ Roundtable and Networking
News ArchiveOn April 25th, the India Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator, together with TIE Delhi-NCR and Business Sweden hosted discussions between companies and investors. The discussions were lively, challenging and reconfirmed India’s interest ...

WeSchool and ISIA Symposium
News ArchiveOn April 23rd, The India Sweden Innovations Accelerator programme, together with the Welingkar School of Management, Mumbai, hosted an interactive discussion about the need for constant development in the field of ...

Global Innovation Technology Alliance (GITA)
News ArchiveGITA brings together innovation and business experts from around the world to share ideas and develop partnerships. The Swedish Energy Agency was one of the sponsors for 2013.

CII Workshop B2B Meetings
News ArchiveThe Confederation of Indian Industries – Green Building Centre, hosted the focused B2B matchmaking of the India Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator bringing together over 100 companies from Indian industry.

Solar Centre
News ArchiveThe Swedish Innovations Team visited the Solar Energy Centre with MNRE, to understand the steps India is taking in developing solar capacity.

Nobel Memorial Week
News ArchiveIn 2012, as part of the India-Sweden Nobel Memorial Week, held in Delhi and organised by the Embassy of Sweden, the first phase of the India Sweden Innovation Programme was launched – in the presence of the Minister of Enterprise, Ms ...

The SP Team focus will leverage applied research supported by field experts
News ArchiveSP, with eight project partners, will work together to find sustainable alternatives to diesel on the Andamans. SP Group, a research institute based in Sweden, is one of the first research institutes to become part of the India Sweden Innovations ...

CSR – possible missing link for clean energy development taken off the table
News ArchiveThe Amendment to the Companies Act 2013 is no longer mandatory. Although CSR has been in place in India for some time, it was not done through mandatory legal mechanisms. In 2014, this changed. An amendment to the Companies ...

More Governance, Less Government
News ArchiveThe BJP Government makes clear its commitment to a Reform agenda. Both India and Sweden have new governments. Both have had elections in 2014 and are looking at news ways of continuing growth. On January 30th, 2015 India and ...

Companies have to be born global
News ArchiveWelingkar School of Management hosts interactive discussions to demonstrate the value of the TRIPLE HELIX model of business development. The discussion forum held at WeSchool, Mumbai, moderated by Srikant Illuri from Business ...

WeSchool Students tour Sweden – what they have to say might surprise you
News Archive11 students spent 11 days in Sweden to understand business and innovation. What they came away with was a respect for equality and the importance of being able to swim. In April 2014, the India Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator tied up ...

Seeing is believing; The delegation reaches Mumbai
News ArchiveSwedish companies reach Mumbai for the last stop of this visit. The last ten days has brought partnerships closer and gone a long way to build trust between India and Sweden actors. The last stop on the FG3 road tour was Mumbai on ...

Delhi stop showcases partnerships underway with India and Focus Group 3 companies.
News ArchiveDelhi discussions confirm that Sweden companies are committed to working with India. Partnerships are underway and the interest to expand is strong. The second stop of the India Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator, Focus Group 3 (FG3), ...

Sweden Showcase at CII Energy Efficiency Summit
News ArchiveThe India Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator opened its third tour of India in Hyderabad, with nine Swedish innovation companies ready to participate in India’s high growth economy. The India Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator programme, ...

Electricity on the move
News ArchiveVolvo Group announces that, in cooperation with Swedish Energy Agency, it’s preparing a new initiative to put electric buses on the streets of Gothenburg. Sweden has been running public transport on biogas for some time, but Volvo ...

Renewable energy needs equal partnership between public and private
News ArchiveNicholas Anderson argues about secure channels of public finance for renewable energy and clean technology development in India. Nicholas Anderson, Independent Financial Advisor and Former Senior Vice President at Swedish ...

Imagining the next 35 years
News ArchiveJonathan Porritt’s new fiction ‘The World We Made’, set in 2050 narrates a possible energy future. Jonathan Porritt, founder of ‘The Forum For The Future’ takes refuge in a fiction set in 2050 to write the history of next 35 years. His ...

Prices paramount in the clean energy debate
News ArchiveMs Anna Lindstedt, Sweden’s Climate Ambassador takes us behind Sweden’s ambition for Climate Cooperation Interview excerpt: Innovations’ Accelerator (IA): The discussions around climate change have brought in increasing role ...

The Sky Is the Limit; India’s solar ambition set to increase pace
News ArchiveIndia’s Prime Minister has an impressive track record of state solar energy development. This looks set to be replicated at the national level. India’s surface area receives large amounts of solar radiation, making it highly conducive to the ...

Smart Grid: Its all relative
News ArchiveIndia’s Smart Grid Week kicks off next week. What is a smart grid from an Indian perspective? On March 3rd, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch India’s Smart Grid Week. Alongside Ministers and technical experts, the week will ...

Holding a Light for Off grid
News ArchiveIn Conversation with Kristina Linhardt, CEO, HiNation. The off-grid market is growing fast in India. Private players are entering with innovative business models, and new technologies. Kristina Linhardt, CEO of HiNation talks about the ...

Mahindra seeking the sun
News ArchiveIndian auto-giant commits $732 million towards solar development. On January 26th, Mahindra Group announced that it will push for increased solar development within its renewables vertical and to commission 500MW by 2016 . This will ...

Solar Islands
News ArchiveRemote rural communities’ energy ambition pushes off-grid solar, despite lack of govt. support. ‘Off grid power’ was unknown concept in the Eastern Indian state of West Bengal, even to the power engineers, when off-grid solar power first ...

A generous, concentrated push
News ArchiveIndia to provide boost to concentrated solar power and concentrated solar technology, hoping sloar energy use will intensify. With the launch of India’s first concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in November 2013, the country seems to ...

Being one step ahead is the key to success
News ArchivePetr Vasiliev, CEO, NeoZeo AB, talks about the importance of finding new markets
NeoZeo AB is a relatively small company in the biogas landscape. They have used their size to their advantage. Petr Vasiliev, CEO, NeoZeo, talks about the importance of ‘finding your niche’, business strategy for shock resistant energy ...

The win-win case of Waste to Energy
News ArchiveFOV Biogas’ small, easy to move, cost-effective plants are making a change in the way waste-to-energy is being understood in the Indian context. Director Joseph Vimal Arulappan talks about the strategic decisions FOV has made as it ...

Energetic partnership
News ArchiveLund University signs agreement with Bio-Energy Centre of India’s biggest energy company. Lund University and the DBT-IOC Centre for Bioenergy at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have signed a partnership agreement on the ...

Biomass as India’s solution to energy access
News ArchiveEffective use of widely available sources of biomass in India can go a long way to tipping the balance towards sustainable energy production and equitable energy access. The combustion of biomass is essential to our product because it makes ...

Business benefits from Green Buildings
News ArchiveIndia’s interest in green building solutions is growing, and Regin is ready to capitalise. India is a huge market for energy efficient solutions. Regin works with sustainable solutions for smart energy usage which is critical for India today. Stefan ...

Solar’s new market is on your roof
News ArchiveThe rooftop solar market in India has grown by 66 per cent in the 2015. With this new market opening up, technology solutions are going to be key to move the market forward. In June 2015, India increased its solar target to 100 GW by ...

Squaring the circle; grid stability and renewable energy
News ArchiveIncreasing injection of grid connected renewable energy can be a challenge when the grid is weak. India has set ambitious targets for grid connected renewable energy production. The country’s grid currently experiences high losses ...