Why in News?
The RISE Conclave 2026 (Research, Innovation, and Science for Energy) is in the news for being the primary platform where India’s next-generation energy roadmap was unveiled. It was held in New Delhi, bringing together global scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
About
- Green Hydrogen Milestone: The conclave served as the stage for the announcement that India has officially achieved its pilot-scale target of producing Green Hydrogen at under $2 per kg, a critical threshold for global competitiveness.
- New Policy Launch: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) introduced the "National Energy Storage Mission 2.0" during the event to address grid stability.
- Global Collaboration: A major India-EU Solid-State Battery Alliance was signed during the conclave to reduce dependency on lithium-ion imports.
Key Features
- Objective: To bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercial energy solutions, focusing on "Lab-to-Market" transitions.
- Theme: The 2026 edition focused on "Resilient Energy Systems for a Net-Zero World."
- Key Focus Areas:
- Nuclear Renaissance: Discussions on the rapid deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for industrial decarbonization.
- Deep Geothermal Energy: Exploration of India's volcanic and hot-spring regions for 24/7 clean baseload power.
- Circular Economy: Innovation in recycling solar panels and wind turbine blades to recover critical minerals like silver and silicon.
- Major Announcements:
- RISE Fellowship: A new ₹500-crore fund was announced to support 1,000 young researchers working specifically on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS).
- Decentralized Solar: A push for integrating AI-driven "Smart Microgrids" in Himalayan and island territories to ensure 100% energy reliability.
- Participants: Hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in collaboration with premier institutes like the IITs and international bodies like the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- Viksit Bharat Connection: The conclave emphasized that energy independence is the cornerstone of India becoming a developed nation by 2047, aiming for a 500 GW non-fossil capacity well before 2030.
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