Renewable Energy, Grid Modernization, Energy Storage & Flexibility, and Institutional Capacity are areas for India-Africa Cooperation, says Shri Manohar Lal
New Delhi (thestates,news)| An India – Africa Strategic Partnership Meet was convened on the third day (21.3.2026) of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 at New Delhi today. The meeting was chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power.
The meeting was attended by Shri Shripad Naik Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Nayab Singh Saini Chief Minister of Haryana, Dr Jean Mathanga Minister of Energy and Mining, Government of Malawi, Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50, Ministers from several African nations, leaders from the African Union and Africa50, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, representatives from power utilities, financial institutions, development partners, and industry leaders.
The discussions reflected a clear and forward-looking vision that India and Africa would deepen their engagement through a structured and action-oriented partnership, focused on delivering tangible outcomes. The meeting reiterated that India and Africa would work closely in areas of renewable energy expansion, development of interconnected grid systems, advancement of energy storage and flexibility solutions, and capacity building through institutional strengthening. Emphasis was laid on leveraging India’s proven experience and Africa’s growing potential to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy access. Both sides also highlighted the importance of investment-led collaboration, technology transfer, and public-private partnerships, aiming to build an inclusive, equitable, and future-ready energy ecosystem that drives long-term socio-economic transformation.(s-pib)
