CSIR-NPL Promotes Renewable Energy and Technology in New Delhi
Key Ideas
- CSIR is organizing OWOT activities across its 37 laboratories to showcase marketable energy generation and storage technologies.
- CSIR-NPL is hosting a two-day event focusing on energy devices, including hydrogen, solar cells, and bio-coal technology.
- Dr. S.R. Dhakate emphasized the importance of renewable energy, highlighting CSIR-NPL's contributions to solar and bio-coal technology.
- The event included expert presentations, industry meetings, and discussions on green energy solutions like hydrogen production and biocoal conversion.
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is conducting a weeklong One Week One Theme (OWOT) program across its 37 laboratories, with a special focus on 'Energy and Energy Devices (EED)' in New Delhi from 24-28 June, 2024. CSIR-NPL is hosting a two-day event under this program, showcasing achievements in areas like Photovoltaic Metrology, Flexible solar cells, Energy gas including hydrogen, and Bio-coal from agricultural waste. Dr. S.R. Dhakate highlighted the importance of renewable energy, specifically mentioning solar, biomass, and hydrogen's role in combating global warming. The event aimed to promote green energy solutions and encourage collaborations between industry and research institutions. With participation from PV industry representatives and students, sessions covered topics like hydrogen production and biomass conversion to biocoal, emphasizing the potential for marketable and sustainable energy technologies.