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The Indo-German Energy Forum

The Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) provides a dialogue platform for high-level policy makers, financial institutions, industry and research organizations to deepen and enhance the bilateral cooperation for the energy transition in Germany and India.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction about the cooperation in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency, including the important and successful work under the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF).

Highlights

Since its establishment in 2006, the Indo-German Energy Forum has successfully intensified Indo-German Cooperation in the areas of energy security, energy efficiency and renewable energies, investment in energy projects as well as collaborative research and development. Below are the recent Highlights of IGEF:

Future Events

IGEF

  • Our Mission

    The Indo-German Energy Forum was established in 2006 by the Indian Prime Minister and the German Chancellor in order to enhance and deepen the…

  • How we are organized

    High-level policy makers from ministries and government agencies, representatives and experts from industry, associations, financial institutions and…

  • Current projects and activities

    The IGEF invites stakeholders to participate in high-level policy and expert dialogue. Strategic demonstration projects, collaborative studies and…

4 Subgroups Define Our Agenda

Since the flexibilisation of our electricity systems is the key to reaching our energy goals, I am highly motivated to exchange our experiences and plans as Co-Chair of the Indo-German Energy Forum.
Mr. Ajay Kumar Bhalla Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India
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What We Can Do For You

Support Policy Exchange

We prepare and facilitate high-level intergovernmental meetings on energy matters in Germany and India and support the implementation of agreed activitie

Advise decision makers

With our unique energy expertise we provide political consultancy services on strategically relevant topics, including continuous counselling as well as preparing studies, analyses, workshops, and trainings.

Connect Business and Politics

We build bridges between politics and business and help you make your position heard in the partnership countries. Work with us and enhance your business in the policy arena.

Enhance communication

Clear communication makes undertakings being understood and supported. We support our partners with professional online and offline communication services on the Energiewende in borh countries.

There's more private money now being invested in renewable energy than in traditional sources.
Rainer Baake Former State Secretary, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

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Partners

An Initiative by

German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

The central task of the BMWK is to reinvigorate the social market economy, stay innovative in the long term and strengthen the social fabric in…

Ministry of Power, Government of India

The Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India.

Implemented by

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

For over 60 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been working jointly with partners in India for…

Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau

The German KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau) is the world largest national development bank.

Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

BEE, Ministry of Power, Government of India was set-up to develop policies and strategies on self-regulation and market principles, within the…

In cooperation with

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

The BMUV has worked to protect the public from environmental toxins and radiation and establish an intelligent and efficient use of raw materials; it…

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.