Archive · 23 Jul 2026
CETA 2025 and Indo-UK Vision 2035 boost energy cooperation
The British Deputy High Commissioner in India, Steve Hickling, praised the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) 2025 and the Indo-UK Vision 2035 as key to boosting cooperation in the energy sector.
He highlighted India's leadership in solar and wind energy, green hydrogen, and smart infrastructure.
The 7th Rajasthan Energy Summit discussed Rajasthan's progress in renewable energy, with the state having the highest solar capacity in India.
Industry leaders emphasized the need for modernizing the energy sector, setting efficiency benchmarks, and enabling green finance to support the transition to clean energy.
The CETA 2025 and Indo-UK Vision 2035 are seen as cornerstones of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
India is praised for its leadership in solar and wind energy, green hydrogen, and smart infrastructure.
Rajasthan has the highest solar capacity in India, with nearly 48 GW of clean energy capacity.
The Rajasthan Energy Summit focused on accelerating the energy transition and strengthening the energy ecosystem.
Industry leaders emphasized the need for modernizing the energy sector and enabling green finance.
- Who
- Steve Hickling (British Deputy High Commissioner), Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, and other industry leaders
- What
- Discussion on CETA 2025, Indo-UK Vision 2035, and Rajasthan's energy transition
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- 7th Rajasthan Energy Summit, Rajasthan
- Why
- To highlight the importance of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and Rajasthan's progress in renewable energy
UK Perspective
Indian Perspective
Economic and Trade Agreement
UK Perspective
The CETA 2025 is seen as a new chapter in bilateral relations, providing a comprehensive economic framework to deepen cooperation in renewable energy and other sectors.
Indian Perspective
India views the CETA 2025 as an opportunity to enhance its renewable energy capabilities and collaborate on innovation, technology, and finance.
Energy Cooperation
UK Perspective
The UK emphasizes the importance of energy cooperation as a cornerstone of bilateral relations, focusing on resilient, affordable, and low-carbon energy systems.
Indian Perspective
India highlights its progress in renewable energy and the need for reliable, affordable, and accessible clean energy integration into power systems.
- CETA 2025
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the UK
- India–UK Vision 2035
- A vision for energy cooperation between India and the UK
- Rajasthan Energy Summit
- Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Rajasthan
- Rajasthan's Clean Energy Capacity
- Nearly 48 GW, with over 42 GW from solar energy
- India's Renewable Energy Capacity
- Third-largest in the world, driven by strong private sector participation