FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE MARKET SURVEY

CLEANTECH SECTOR

IN INDIA

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CLEANTECH

31st March 2016

Flanders Investment & Trade, New Delhi

newdelhi@fitagency.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3

2. ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP ................................................................................................................. 4

3. KEY MINISTRIES IN INDIA ................................................................................................................. 5

4. CURRENT CAPACITY OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN INDIA ................................................................. 7

5. CLEANTECH GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS IN INDIA ...................................................................... 8

6. EMERGING SECTORS IN CLEANTECH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FLEMISH COMPANIES ..... 9

6.1. Renewable Energy ....................................................................................................................9

6.1.1. Solar ................................................................................................................................9

6.1.2. Wind............................................................................................................................. 10

6.1.3. Small Hydro Power ...................................................................................................... 10

6.1.4. Bioenergy ..................................................................................................................... 11

6.1.5. Waste to Energy........................................................................................................... 11

6.2. Water & Waste Water ........................................................................................................... 12

6.3. Urban Design and Smart Cities .............................................................................................. 12

6.4. Waste Management .............................................................................................................. 13

6.5. Green Buildings ..................................................................................................................... 14

7. INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL INITIATIVES & ACTIONS ........................................................... 16

7.1. European Union .......................................................................................................................... 16

7.1.1. Clean Ganga Program (India EU water partnership) ........................................................... 16

7.1.2 EU & India on Clean energy and climate Partnership .......................................................... 18

“EU and India have recognised: ..................................................................................................... 18

7.1.3 FO WIND (Facilitating Offshore Wind in India) ..................................................................... 18

7.2 Belgium ........................................................................................................................................ 18

7.2.1. MoU Belgium & India .......................................................................................................... 18

7.2.2 Offer from Flanders, Belgium ............................................................................................... 24

7.2.3 Valluri Technology & VITO sign technology agreement ....................................................... 24

7.3. India ............................................................................................................................................ 25

7.3.2. Ganga River Basin Management Program. ......................................................................... 25

7. 4. Initiatives by other EU member states ...................................................................................... 25

7.4.1. Norway ................................................................................................................................ 25

7.4.2 Denmark ............................................................................................................................... 25

8. CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................. 26

9. MAJOR CHAMBERS AND ASSOCIATIONS ....................................................................................... 27

10. INDUSTRY RELATED COMPANIES, INSTITUTES & MINISTRIES ................................................... 28

11. FIT PRESENCE IN INDIA .............................................................................................................. 31

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1. INTRODUCTION

India is at the crossroads of economic development and environmental sustainability. Climate change has become a formidable challenge that needs to be addressed immediately and effectively. Clean technology will be the foundation of inclusive growth in India, besides its impact on energy security, climate change and environment. Macro developments such as urbanization, rapid growth, climate change and depletion of resources continue to drive the need for investments in clean technologies. Every sector of the economy, be it industry, agriculture, the service sector, infrastructure, has potential for clean technology interventions that will help in the transition to a sustainable growth path in the long term. This report attempts to cover areas for cleantech growth in the near future in India. It will explain how the key cleantech industries will develop over the coming years.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF INDIA

India’s environment challenges are diverse and wide-ranging, requiring quick answers to prevent further degradation of the environment. While India has gone through a rapid period of economic growth in recent years, critics say that growth has come at a severe cost to the country’s environment in the form of deforestation, pollution and threats to endangered species. India is also known for having some of the world’s worst pollution. A 2013 report from India’s Central Pollution Control Board found that more than 2,700 million litres per day of domestic sewage is discharged by cities located along the Ganges River. “Cities have grown without planning and investment, so most do not have underground drainage networks,” the report said. “Waste is generated but not conveyed to treatment plants. There is no power to run treatment plants; bankrupt municipalities and water utilities have no money to pay for operations.” In short problems are plenty.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE SET UP India is highly fragmented and complex. India is home to many distinct cultures and 22 languages recognized by the country’s constitution. It is made up of 29 states and seven union territories marked by economic diversity. Regulatory environments and governance standards vary across states and territories, and administrative power is increasingly being extended to the State level. The following section will briefly introduce the administrative set up of the Indian Government and the roles of different ministries to develop the cleantech sector

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3. KEY MINISTRIES IN INDIA

Ministry Sector About Responsibilities Programs Website

New and

Renewable

Energy

Renewable energy Develops and

spreads out new and

renewable energy

solutions to

supplement the

energy requirements

of the country.

Facilitate research,

design, development,

manufacture and

deployment of new

and renewable energy

systems/devices for

transportation,

portable and stationary

applications in rural,

urban, industrial and

commercial sectors.

1. Grid

interactive

renewable power

projects.

2. Program on

Battery Operated

Vehicles, MNRE.

www.mnre.gov.in/

Water

Resources

Water

management

All matters both

general and

technical relating to

the development

and management of

water resources in

the country including

water use efficiency.

Responsible for

development,

conservation and

management of water

as a national resource

and overall national

perspective of water

planning and

coordination.

1. National Water

Framework Law.

2. National Water

Policy.

www.wrmin.nic.in/

Science and

Technology

Science and

Technology ( S &

T)

Plays a role in

organizing,

coordinating and

promoting S & T

activities in the

country.

Promoting and

supporting new areas

of technology

integration including

cleantech.

Climate Change

Program, water

Technology and

Solar Energy

Research

Initiative

Program.

www.dst.gov.in/

Urban

Development

Urban design,

sustainable urban

infrastructure

Formulation and

administration of the

rules and regulations

and laws relating to

the housing and

urban development.

Formulating policies,

supporting programs,

monitoring programs

so far as they relate to

urban development

concerning all the

issues in the country.

1. JNNURM,

2. National

Mission of

Sustainable

Habitat.

www.moud.gov.in/

Environment

& Forests

Environment,

Climate change &

forestry

Planning, promotion,

coordination and

overseeing the

implementation of

India’s

environmental and

forestry policies &

programs.

Implementation of

policies and programs

relating to

conservation of the

country’s natural

resources.

The Sustainable

Land &

Ecosystem

Management

(SLEM) Program;

Climate change

program fund.

www.envfor.nic.in/

Petroleum &

Natural Gas

Petroleum

industry

Exploration and

production of oil and

natural gas, their

refining, distribution

& marketing, import,

Oil refineries, including

Lube plants,

exploration and

exploitation of

1. Strategic

Crude Oil

Storage;

www.Petroluem.nic.in/

export and

conservation of

petroleum products

and Liquefied

Natural Gas (LNG).

petroleum resources,

including natural gas.

2. Ethanol

Blended petrol

Program

Power Energy Efficiency Perspective planning,

policy formulation

with regards to

thermal, hydro

power generation,

transmission and

distribution.

Administration of the

Electricity Act 2003, the

Energy Conservation

act 2001.

1. National

Mission for

Enhanced Energy

Efficiency –

NMEEE.

2. Energy savings

Certificate

Trading .

3. Carbon

Finance- Energy

Efficiency.

www.powermin.nic.in/

Earth Sciences Environmental

Protection and

Climate change

Provide services in

forecasting the

monsoons and other

climate parameters,

ocean state,

earthquake,

tsunamis and other

phenomena related

to earth systems.

The main responsibility

is to look after

Atmospheric Sciences,

Ocean Science and

Technology and

Seismology in an

integrated manner.

1. Marine Life

Resource.

2. Coastal Zone

and Island

3. Ocean

observation and

Information

Services

www.dod.nic.in/

Source: Cleantech handbook – India by Finland.

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4. CURRENT CAPACITY OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN INDIA

MINISTRY OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

Program/ Scheme wise Physical Progress in 2015-16 (Up to the month of January, 2016)

Sector

FY- 2015-16 Cumulative

Achievements

Target Achievement (as on 31.01.2016)

I. GRID-INTERACTIVE POWER (CAPACITIES IN MW)

Wind Power 2400.00 1744.78 25188.39

Solar Power 1400.00 1489.10 5248.21

Small Hydro Power 250.00 132.30 4187.65

Bio-Power (Biomass & Gasification and Bagasse Cogeneration) 400.00 342.00 4760.55

Waste to Power 10.00 12.00 127.08

Total 4460.00 3720.18 39511.88

II. OFF-GRID/ CAPTIVE POWER (CAPACITIES IN MWEQ)

Waste to Energy 10.00 0.50 146.51

Biomass(non-bagasse) Cogeneration 60.00 10.50 602.37

Biomass Gasifiers -Rural -Industrial

2.00 0.20 18.15

6.00 8.67 160.72

Aero-Generators/Hybrid systems 0.50 0.15 2.67

SPV Systems 50.00 67.86 302.30

Water mills/micro hydel 2.00 0.00 17.21

Total 130.50 74.68 1249.93

III. OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

Family Biogas Plants (numbers in lakh) 1.10 0.40 48.34

Solar Water Heating – Coll. Areas(million m2) - 0.00 8.90

Source: http://mnre.gov.in/mission-and-vision-2/achievements/

5. CLEANTECH GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS IN INDIA

PROGRAMS KEY STAKEHOLDERS KEY OBJECTIVES TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change Ministry of Environment and Forest

National Solar Mission National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency National Mission on Sustainable Habitat National water Mission National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem National Mission for a “Green India” National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change National Bio-energy Mission

Renewable energy technology Development Energy efficient technology integration in industries, buildings, urban planning. Waste and water management and recycling. Pollution Control. Electric Vehicles.

Rural Electrification Policy (Renewable Energy)

Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change Ministry of Environment and Forests

Promote renewable sources of energy with high focus on solar energy Promote energy efficiency and efficient use of natural resources including water. Afforestation across Himalayan region and other parts of India. Access to funds for private sector for developing environment-friendly technologies.

Energy Conservation Ac Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power

Reduce energy consumption in different sectors of the economy. Promote energy efficient equipment. Increase energy awareness.

Energy saving technologies in appliances, household electrical and other industrial machinery. Energy efficient building construction.

Renewable Energy Policy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Increase share of new and renewable energy in the fuel mix. Increase per capita energy consumption to global average. Provide electricity to rural and remote areas through renewable sources. Reduce dependence on energy imports and promote energy security through a diverse and sustainable fuel mix.

Indigenous design development and manufacture of renewable energy system. Focus on solar, wind, hydel, biomass, waste, geothermal and tidal wave energy systems.

Biodiesel Purchase Policy Ministry of Rural Development

Reduce environmental impact of the transportation sector. Reduce oil imports and promote energy security. Encourage production of Jatropha.

Biodiesel technology.

Ethanol Blending of Gasoline

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Reduce environmental impact of the transportation sector. Reduce oil imports and promote energy security. Encourage indigenous energy sources.

Automotive fuel economy.

Energy Conservation Building Code

Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Reduce energy consumption in building sector. Promote energy efficiency in building construction and management.

Green construction technologies.

Bachat LAMP Yojna Ministry of Power Direct reduction of Carbon emissions through efficient equipment. Reduction in energy demand.

Energy efficient CFLs and lighting devices.

Source: Cleantech handbook – India by Finland

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6. EMERGING SECTORS IN CLEANTECH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR FLEMISH

COMPANIES

6.1. Renewable Energy

Renewable energy has enormous potential and is becoming an increasingly significant part of India’s energy mix. With vast potential, renewable energy is no longer seen merely as an alternate energy source to conventional energy, but as a critical element in the pursuit of key policy objectives. It enhances India’s energy security by diversifying the country’s energy mix and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. Renewable power represents about 12 % of the total installed electricity generation capacity in India.

Renewable power target to be achieved by the year 2022 so that cumulative achievement is 1,75,000

MW.

Government Initiatives

Some of the key incentives provided by the Government of India for renewable energy industry are:

- Feed-in-tariffs for both wind and solar energy - Up to 80 % accelerated depreciation for renewable energy investments. - Preferential tax rate of 15%, instead of the standard 30 per cent. - Exemption from central sales tax and customs duty concessions on soft loans for the import of

material, components and equipments used in renewable energy projects. - Establishment of National Solar Mission (NSM) which aims to deploy 20 GW of solar energy by

2020. - Soft loans for setting up renewable energy enterprises - Tax holiday for 10 years for biomass power projects.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

The Indian Government allows 100 % FDI in the renewable energy sector and has put in place favourable policies to attract foreign companies into the sector.

Source: http://www.mnre.gov.in/

Opportunities for Flemish Companies in Renewable Energy

6.1.1. Solar

India is endowed with vast solar energy potential. About 5,000 trillion kWh per year energy is available over India’s land area with most parts receiving 4-7 kWh per sq. m per day. Hence technology routes for conversion of solar radiation into heat and electricity, namely, solar thermal and solar photovoltaics, can effectively be harnessed providing huge scalability for solar energy in India. In the year 2015, public tender notifications were issued for electricity generation of 12.000 MW. In the year 2016 this capacity is likely to be increased to 21.000 MW. As a result of this development, in the year 2017, India will generate solar energy to the tune of 20 GW and by the year 2020 the capacity is likely to increase to 100 GW. Public tender notifications for these projects are published on the following website: http://tenders.gov.in/.

Opportunities:

Thin Film technology

Improvements in conversion efficiencies

Grid interactive projects

Energy Storage

Improvements in module technology, including higher density and lighter weight modules

Hybrid Power Systems

Non-grid solar thermal applications

Solar Building technology applications

Solar cooling and solar steam generation systems for industrial process steam applications are emerging opportunities where Flemish technology can play an important role.

High temperature solar thermal applications

6.1.2. Wind

“The potential for wind power generation for grid interaction has been estimated at about 1,02,788 MW. This has been done by taking into account sites having wind power density of greater than 200 W/sq. m at 80 m hub-height with 2% land availability in potential areas for setting up wind farms @ 9 MW/sq. km.”

Source: http://www.mnre.gov.in/

Opportunities:

Exporting the latest technologies with higher capacities (over 1-2 MW Systems)

Wind energy for low wind regimes

Better designed rotor blades, gear boxes and control systems

Small wind machines for decentralized power generation, wind PV hybrid systems and wind mills for water-pumping applications are also largely untapped markets.

6.1.3. Small Hydro Power

In India, small and minimal hydro potential can provide a solution for the energy problems in remote and hilly areas where extension of grid systems is comparatively uneconomical. It is one of the least expensive and most attractive forms of renewable energy. “Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has identified potential sites for small hydro projects. MNRE has also created a database of potential sites of small hydro projects wherein nearly 5,415 potential sites for projects up to 25 MW capacity have been identified. A database for potential sites of Small Hydro Projects (SHP) are also maintained by State Nodal Agencies (SNA).”

Source: http://www.mnre.gov.in/

Opportunities:

Low head power generation systems

High efficiency systems

Portable micro-hydro systems

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6.1.4. Bioenergy

Bioenergy holds a great potential to meet the rural energy needs of the country.

“Biomass power plants in India are based mostly on agricultural wastes. Gasifier-based power plants are providing great solution for off-grid decentralized power and are lighting up homes in several Indian states. While for providing grid-based power 8-15 MW thermal biomass power plants are suitable for Indian conditions, they stand nowhere when compared to power plants being set up in Europe which are at least 20 times larger. Some of the Indian States leading the pack in establishing biomass-based power supply are Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Ironically, States having agricultural-based economy have not properly been able to utilize the opportunity and figure low on biomass energy utilization. Only Uttar Pradesh has utilized large part of the biomass potential in North Indian States and that is mainly due to the sugarcane industry and the co-generation power plants. Interestingly Punjab and Haryana don’t have much installed capacity in comparison to potential.”

Source: http://www.bioenergyconsult.com/tag/biomass-potential-in-india/

Opportunities:

Advanced biomass gasification and combustion technologies

High pressure cogeneration system

Technology for production of ethanol like a zeotropic distillation technology

R & D Opportunities:

High pressure boilers

High power gas turbines

Combined cycle, process systems and equipment

Advanced biomass gasification and combustion technologies

High pressure cogeneration systems, co firing and blending technologies, and cost-effective handling

Storage and drying of biomass

“There is a need for small biomass (1-3 MW) in rural areas and larger capacities in cogeneration in sugar mills (bagasse) and pulp and paper factories.”

Source: http://www.bioenergyindia.org/

6.1.5. Waste to Energy

“According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), there exists a potential of about 1700 MW from urban waste (1500 from MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) and 225 MW from sewage) and about 1300 MW from industrial waste. The Ministry is also actively promoting the generation of energy from waste, by providing subsidies and incentives for the projects. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) estimates indicate that India has so far realized only about 2% of its waste-to-energy potential.”

http://www.eai.in/ref/ae/wte/wte.html#sthash.2cKQgegs.dpuf

“The Indian Government has recognized waste to energy as a renewable technology and supports it through various subsidies and incentives. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is actively promoting all the technology options available for energy recovery from urban and industrial wastes.

MNRE is also promoting the research on waste to energy by providing financial support for R&D projects on cost sharing basis in accordance with the R&D Policy of the MNRE. In addition, MNRE also provides financial support for projects involving applied R&D and studies on resource assessment, technology up-gradation and performance evaluation.”

Source: http://www.eai.in/ref/ae/wte/wte.html#sthash.2cKQgegs.dpuf

Opportunities:

Separation of wet Organic wastes

Recycling of wastes

Biogas-based power generation from sludge

Machinery and equipment for energy recovery technologies

Incineration and sanitary landfills

6.2. Water & Waste Water

Current Scenario in India: India has about 3 % of water resources and 16 % of world’s population. Water in India is a state subject. However the central government plays a pivotal role in policy making as well as financing of the development expenditure in the sector. Drinking water investments constitute about 3 % of the national budget. About 85 % of the urban and 75 % of the rural population have access to public water supplies. Challenges in Water sector

Increasing water demands due to population pressure and urban sprawl

Industrial growth

Increasing irrigational and agricultural demands

Water cycle imbalances and stress

Over exploitation of water resources

Water quality for various application s and availability

Political and regulatory disputes.

Opportunities:

Both demand and supply side create opportunities

Technology & engineering related: Assessment & extraction, treatment and purification,

metering, quality monitoring, operation & maintenance of bottled water, bore wells and irrigation

6.3. Urban Design and Smart Cities

Indian urban agglomeration needs an efficient infrastructure and smart city planning that will meet the demands of a growing population. India is booming and sustainable development has become increasingly important. With cities generating two-thirds of the country’s economic output, an increasing number of Indians are leaving rural areas to seek employment in cities, relying on an efficient urban infrastructure. The sector is driven by its necessity and other market dynamics, and is a genuine sector of growth in India. High market potential consistent growth in the past few years have shown a rising trend in urban infrastructure development.

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The Indian economy and growth in this sector is more need-based and real than speculation. The income status of people and their education level are constantly rising with the urbanization that is happening in India. Opportunities:

Any Indian urban agglomeration needs an efficient infrastructure and smart city planning that will meet the demands of a growing population. Providing access to healthcare and drinking water, a reliable power supply and public transportation are some of the key elements for sustainable urban development. By 2030 it is predicted that 68 Indian cities will each have more than one million inhabitants, and six megacities will have more than 10 million inhabitants each. Sustainable housing, transportation, water supply and sanitation, solid waste management, pollution abatement, disaster management, urban design, green architecture, town planning, renewable energy and smart infrastructure will be needed in the coming years.

6.4. Waste Management

Rapid economic growth is leading to urbanization and industrialization is generating waste which is adversely affecting the environment. Due to liberalized policy, the pace of industrialization has accelerated, which has resulted in accumulation of increasing amounts of hazardous wastes every year. Waste management has become a matter of great concern to most City Corporations and there have been some instances of management collapse even in metropolitan cities. Since that time many Municipal Corporations have awakened to the rude shock. There has been an unpredictable increase in both industrial and domestic wastes. The Government and Corporations have now taken cognizance of things that require immediate attention and a lot of funds have been diverted to various waste management projects. Municipal solid waste management is quite a complex process, which clearly means a lot of investment has to be facilitated in infrastructure, technology and planning.

It encompasses activities like:

Institutional waste

Dead animals waste at slaughter houses

Demolition and construction wastes

Wastes which get accumulated on the roads

Waste derived from horticultural processes

Treated bio-medical waste

Waste due to drains and outlets

Sludge from Industries

Commercial waste from the market areas.

Government initiatives to develop the sector

The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF): Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) together form the regulatory and administrative core of the sector. As Solid Waste Management (SWM) is part of public health and sanitation –according to the Indian

Constitution –it falls under the State list. As this activity is of local nature, it is entrusted to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

Tax holiday: A 10 year, 100 % deduction of profits and gains is available for companies operating in waste projects.

Opportunities:

Joint ventures with Indian firms to offer integrated solutions in waste treatment,

Feasibility studies, designing, technical consulting and providing operation and online maintenance services.

Demand for technologies and services for effective waste collection, transportation, disposal, its treatment and recycling.

Engineering and consulting services on waste collection and transportation, landfill treatment, waste treatment plants, outdoor compositing, anaerobic digestion of waste and sewage sludge, biological –mechanical waste treatment and waste to energy

Technologies and solutions for high polluting sectors, such as thermal power stations, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries.

Design, manufacture and installation of various types of waste management systems

List of key organisations related to waste management NEERI – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) www.neeri.re.in NSWAI -National Solid waste Association of India www.nswai.com TERI- The Energy and Resources Institute www.teriin.org ISHWM- Indian Society of Hospital Waste Management www.medwasteind.org

6.5. Green Buildings

There is a burgeoning need of housing in urban areas and many cities will be developed bigger in terms of housing and commercial building needs in the next couple of decades. Since India is an energy deficient country, it needs to employ energy efficient sustainable solutions. Occupied building area is projected to be 41 billion square meters by 2030. Incorporating energy efficiency measures in these new buildings will help India meet its energy needs and increase its energy security. Buildings already account for more than 30% of the country’s electricity consumption, and nearly 70% of the buildings in India that will exist by 2030 are yet to be built. The market potential for green building products in India till 2015 was about Euro 72.43 billion as per Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) is the main policy maker, issuing the building codes and guidelines for the green building development, and has the highest authority to make decisions on building and construction from environment perspective. In India, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has adapted LEED, American Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design to create LEED India and is responsible for certifying buildings under this system.

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The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has developed its own rating system, Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) launched the voluntary Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) that sets minimum energy standards for new commercial buildings having a connected load of 500 KW or contract demand of 600 KVA or more. Opportunities:

Water efficiency: water use reduction, water efficient landscaping, innovative waste water technology.

Materials & Resources (MR): Sustainable building materials (wood/precast), building reuse, construction waste management, material reuse, recycled materials…

Indoor Environment Quality (EQ): Ventilation, low-emitting materials, controllable systems: lighting-thermal, air conditioning comfort, daylight & views

List of Key Organisations related to Green Buildings Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) : www.igbc.in

Energy Conservation Building Code – Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): www.beeindia.in

Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (TERI) : www.teriin.org

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) : www.usgbc.org

Green buildings offer tremendous potential for growth. There is a growing consensus between the business, consumer and government to have more green building structures owing to awareness and the importance of the environment and responsibility towards nature. There is a natural motivation in the long-term, as green buildings provide better return on investment and savings are notable. There is a long way to go and sooner or later most constructions will abide by green building code due to the need of environment safety and Government policies accordingly.

7. INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL INITIATIVES & ACTIONS

7.1. European Union

The 13th Summit between the European Union and India took place in Brussels on 30 March 2016. “The EU and India decided to step up their cooperation to fight climate change and adopted the ‘Joint Declaration between the EU and India on a Clean Energy and Climate Partnership’. It is key to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and will trigger a renewed climate dialogue with India. It intends to reinforce energy cooperation, mainly on renewable energy sources, promote clean energy generation and increased energy efficiency. The EU and India agreed to address environmental challenges and work together towards sustainable development enhancing cooperation on environment issues. The ‘Joint Declaration by the European Union and the Republic of India on Indo-European Water Partnership’ adopted at the Summit foresees strengthening technological, scientific and management capabilities in the field of water management and supports the Indian 'Clean Ganga' and 'Clean India' flagship projects. Establishment of the Clean Energy and Climate Partnership as well as the Indo-European Water Partnership will bring together representatives of relevant stakeholders, including interested EU Member States and Indian States, European and Indian institutions, businesses and civil society creating business and technology opportunities between the EU and India. For detailed information related to this please go through the following files.”

JOINT DECLARATION BETWEEN THE EU & INDIA ON A CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE PARTNERSHIP See separate attachment

JOINT DECLARATION BY EU AND INDIA ON AN INDIA-EU WATER PARTNERSHIP (IEWP) See separate attachment

EU India Agenda for Action 2020 See separate attachment

7.1.1. Clean Ganga Program (India EU water partnership)

The main parties on Clean Ganga Program from the Indian Government are Ministry of Water Resources, National Water Mission, and National Mission Clean Ganga. The EU Delegation in New Delhi and Indian Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation organized a meeting on 7th of March, 2016 with videoconferencing facility to involve European companies in EU-India Water Partnership (see: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iftwajz5uxhktxt/AABvJq0GrgdB3pMbfRhpvf_ua?dl=0). Flemish companies also took part in this. If you would like to receive more information with respect to this platform or would like to join it please contact FIT New Delhi at www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/en/contact/foreign-offices/india Mr. Shashi Shekhar, Secretary Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation briefed around three themes which is potentially opportunity for Flemish companies: 1. Waste water treatment in the Ganga basin Liquid waste from 118 cities and 6,000 municipalities along the main stem of the Ganges, needs to be addressed first through a public private partnership, with an annuity by the Indian government for 15

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years. The risk of this model for the private sector is limited because the entire annuity is paid by the Indian government, 40% from the start of construction and 60% in annuities if the conditions of the Central Pollution Control Board are met.

2. Industrial pollution in Ganga basin The main sectors responsible for this pollution are tanneries, distilleries, sugar, paper & pulp and textile industries. They are asked to achieve zero liquid discharge. 3. Irrigation

The next 5-6 years, projects in this regard, worth $ 12-13 billion are to be implemented. The objective is to evolve into micro-irrigation.

As per Dr. Upadhyay, Acting Director, National Mission Clean The Namami Ganga (Clean Ganga) program has a three-pronged strategy: 1. Entry level: cleaning the river surface, modernize crematoria, restoring the Ghats (steps leading down to the riverbed.); 2. Medium term: creation of additional treatment capacity for municipal and industrial wastewater and optimization of existing capacity; 3. Long term: creating a continuous flow. For the implementation of infrastructure projects special purpose vehicle will be set up April/ May 2016, so that the responsibility lies with one entity. Investments and maintenance are fully funded by the central government. The hybrid annuity model means that the existing infrastructure should be optimized and supplemented. The main challenges for which India is seeking solutions could be potential opportunities for Flemish companies, i.e.

1. Municipal Sewage

2. Industrial Effluents

a. Tanneries b. Pulp and Paper c. Distilleries d. Textiles

3. Water Quality Monitoring

a. Industrial effluent monitoring (at the discharge outlet)

b. River Health: 113 WQM (water quality Management) site (All of which will increase in future) to be established along the main course of the river Ganga.

4. GIS-based mapping of Ganga river basin

5. Micro-irrigation

7.1.2 EU & India on Clean energy and climate Partnership

“EU and India have recognised:

- the common interest to promote clean energy generation and increased energy efficiency for climate action, including related global support to developing countries, and as reflected in the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions submitted by India, the EU and the other Parties to the Paris Agreement;

- the positive contribution that clean energy generation and increased energy efficiency can make to global energy security;

- the need to develop international technology partnerships for transfer, development and implementation of climate friendly energy technologies, as highlighted in India's submitted Intended Nationally Determined Contribution, and the need to strengthen cooperative action;

- the potential offered by the development of smart grids and the initiatives for an International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Mission Innovation, which are welcomed by the European Union;

- the need to scale up climate change finance mobilised for developing countries' mitigation and adaptation actions, including the goal of jointly mobilising USD 100 billion annually by 2020 from a wide variety of sources, public and private, bilateral and multilateral, including alternative sources of finance, in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation.”

Source: www.consilium.europa.eu/.../03/...joint-declaration-energy-climate_pdf

If you would like to receive more information with respect to the implementation of this partnership please contact FIT New Delhi at www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/en/contact/foreign-offices/india 7.1.3 FO WIND (Facilitating Offshore Wind in India)

“This was formed in response to a project proposal call under the Indo-European co-operation on Renewable Energy Program and is funded through a grant from European Union. In close consultation with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and State governments, this project will facilitate offshore wind power development in India and in turn contribute to India’s transition towards use of clean technologies in the power sector. This is implemented by a consortium led by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and funded by the European Union amounting to € 4 million. The project runs from December 2013 to March 2018.”

Source: http://www.fowind.in/

7.2 Belgium

7.2.1. MoU Belgium & India

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy & Competent Belgian authorities at federal level

Memorandum of Understanding between the competent Belgian authorities at federal and regional

level for energy and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Republic of India was signed in

New Delhi on September 29th, 2015.

The objective of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish the basis for a cooperative

institutional relationship between Belgium and India to encourage and promote technical bilateral

cooperation in renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity.

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The cooperation will focus on the development of new and renewable energy technologies in the field

of:

- Wind energy;

- Biomass;

- Solar (thermal and photovoltaic);

- Smart grids;

- Geothermal energy;

- Marine energy;

- Contribution of renewables to diversification of supply and energy security;

- Any other mutually agreed areas.

Moreover, emphasis will also be put on following areas:

- Energy demand management;

- Efficiency in renewable energy systems and near-zero energy buildings;

- Sharing of good practices relating to institutions and policies to foster the development of renewable energy.

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In implementation of the MoU a joint working group has been formed with participation from the Government and private companies from the Indian side, Federal and Regional Business Federations related to Cleantech from the Belgian side. The first meeting was facilitated on 14th of March, 2016 by this group through videoconferencing. In case an entity wants to be a part of this Joint working group a contact can be made with FIT New Delhi for further information at www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/en/contact/foreign-offices/india 7.2.2 Offer from Flanders, Belgium

The Ganges River in India is more than 2,500 km long and heavily polluted. Spurred on by Prime Minister Modi, the National Mission for Clean Ganga was founded. With support from the World Bank, actions will be taken to rehabilitate the Ganges. The challenges are enormous and international expertise is wanted around inter alia waste treatment, water treatment, air purification, monitoring and shoreline restoration. FCA, FIT and VLAKWA joined forces to map the Flemish expertise in this regard and an official presentation was made to Dr. Amarjit Singh, Additional Secretary Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation end of May 2015. Dr. Singh was impressed by the Flemish expertise and technologies and has invited to set up a pilot project along the Ganges to demonstrate that the technology works in Indian conditions. If an entity wishes to have more information on this or wishes to join this offer please contact FIT office in New Delhi (www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/en/contact/foreign-offices/india) 7.2.3 Valluri Technology & VITO sign technology agreement

“VITO NV, a Belgium-based leading European Innovation and Research Centre, and Valluri Technology Accelerators on Tuesday signed a technology and business cooperation agreement for an array of programs covering smart cities, clean technology, and environmental sustainability in India. With the partnership, the two companies will offer their vast expertise on developing technological concepts and know-how in the fields of energy, water, waste, pollution, healthcare and land use. Valluri Technology Accelerators has been founded by Venkatesh Valluri, a veteran in the fields of technology, innovation and business creation for the Indian markets. He also currently serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of Ingersoll Rand India Pvt Ltd. The company will bring in European technologies developed and initiated by VITO and its partners to the Indian market through its engagement with the Indian government, interested companies, individual players, investors and other clients. Valluri Technology Accelerators has the knowledge and understanding of the Indian market and will provide the necessary local presence. VITO has extensive experience in the field of urban climate action plans. This is the company's first formal entry into the country through an Indian business and technology partner. "We have been working with large industrial houses in India through project-specific contracts but now we can draw upon our extensive global network and expertise in cleantech clusters and associations for offering solutions to problems that are unique to India," said VITO, CEO, Dirk Fransaer. According to Valluri Technology Accelerators, Founder and Chairman, Venkatesh Valluri, there is a fundamental rethink happening across the world on resource consumption targets that reflect environmental constraints. "There is increasing recognition that resource efficiency and security are critical to future economic competitiveness and resilience - for countries and companies alike. This agreement will focus on key areas around energy saving, water, pollution, waste, healthcare and smart city development through collaborative approaches and principles of technology convergence. "This partnership will also aim to create a digitally empowered eco-system through cloud-based technologies based on circular economic principles where products can be repaired, reused or upgraded instead of being disposed of. Deploying the right cost-effective technologies in India for these applications, which have a positive impact on societies, will lead to creating multiple manufacturing

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opportunities. This will aid the "Make in India" campaign which the Government has been supporting," said Valluri. VTA and VITO propose to actively work with both the National and State Governments in supporting the rejuvenation plans of both green field and brown field projects outlined by the Government of India.” Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-05-19/news/62368947_1_smart-cities-research-centre-clean-technology

7.3. India

7.3.1. International Energy Agency – India Energy Outlook

“India is set to contribute more than any other country to the rise in global energy demand over the next 25 years, underlining its ever-greater influence in Asia and on the world stage; even so, its energy demand per capita in 2040 would still be 40% below the world average. These are some key findings from a new special report, India Energy Outlook 2015, launched today by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as part of its flagship World Energy Outlook series of publications.” The entire study is available on the following link: http://www.iea.org/newsroomandevents/pressreleases/2015/november/india-heading-for-the-

centre-of-the-global-energy-stage-iea-says.html

7.3.2. Ganga River Basin Management Program.

A consortium of 7 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on various aspects of Ganga River Basin management Plan (GRBMP) has been formed. Belgian companies from various sphere like Pollution management including sewage and Industrial effluent, research and Innovation, water quality monitoring are already actively involved in the Advocacy Working Group to this consortium. In May 2015, IIT, Kanpur, organized the India water Impact summit offering numerous insights into Ganga River basin and opportunities available. Entities desirous of participating in this Advocacy Working Group or want more information may contact, FIT office New Delhi at www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/en/contact/foreign-offices/india

7. 4. Initiatives by other EU member states

7.4.1. Norway

The Norwegian Research Council has two research programs with India running on offshore wind energy.

7.4.2 Denmark

Danish consulting company is designing the first offshore wind project in India (First Offshore Wind Farm Project in India, FOWPI), along with an Indian wind energy consultant. This project started in January 2016 and has a duration of 42 months.

COWI-EU-JH.PDF

8. CONCLUSION Cleantech has witnessed growing interest of technologists, business and government leaders, and investors in the last decade; which has in turn resulted in growing number of innovations, reduced prices and development of new financial and policy frameworks. Clean technologies can eliminate the problem of environmental pollution caused by conventional (non-renewable) sources of energy; moreover it can also address the dire need of energy for all. These developments have ultimately led to an increased size of the clean-tech market. Cleantech investment in India was US$6.9 billion for the year 2012 and was largely driven by sizeable energy demand-supply gap due to rapid industrial growth, population growth and urbanization, abundance of untapped renewable energy resources, environmental and social issues related to conventional sources of energy. This makes India as one of the most active players in the cleantech market. However, this opportunity comes with its own set of challenges such as shortage of skilled manpower, easy adoption of new clean technologies, grid integration and high capital expenditure. Present scenario of the country demands greater utilization of available clean-tech resources along with scaling up of the present capacities. Pricing models have to be reworked to exhibit greater adoption of these new technologies at a large scale. Government policies, incentives, tax-credit schemes, subsidies, models around phasing out of conventional sources of energy and replacing them with the newer non-conventional ones are bound to play a large role under the given conditions. For Government, there are clear takeaways in the form of increased energy supply and creation of livelihoods; for businesses, there is a clear advantage to the first movers as they would enter an otherwise unchallenged market. However, many players in the industry are choosing to tread the path cautiously and are playing the waiting game. Through the detailed analysis, it can be concluded that given India’s diversity there is no “one size fits all” for its cleantech needs. Customized solutions can fit in like a jig-saw puzzle to create an energy sufficient India. This would include further development of cleaner and alternative sources of energy and an infrastructural framework to support the same. With a clearly defined destination of cleaner, affordable and sustainable sources of energy for all, the focus is now required to shift to ways to reach this objective.

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9. MAJOR CHAMBERS AND ASSOCIATIONS CII – CII is a non-government, not –for – profit, industry –led and industry – managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India’s development process and working to create and sustain an environment conducive to development of India, partnering industry, government, and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes. www.cii.in FICCI- A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, an association of business organisations in India. Involved in sector-specific business policy consensus building, and business promotion and networking. www.ficci.com ASSOCHAM- One of the apex trade associations of India. The organisation represents the interests of trade and commerce in India, and acts as an interface between industry, government and other relevant stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives. The goal of this organisation is to promote both domestic and international trade, and reduce trade barriers while fostering conducive environment for the growth of trade and industry of India. http://www.assocham.org/ FISME- The progressive face of Indian MSMEs and is regarded as such by the Government of India. FISME is consulted by SME policy making set-up of the country and also works in close coordination with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises as well as major multilateral and bilateral bodies in India. www.fisme.org.in Associations related to cleantech Industry Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency : http://www.ireda.gov.in The Energy Resource Institute : http://www.teriin.org/ National Environmental Engineering Institute : http://www.neeri.res.in/ Centre for Science and Environment : http://www.cseindia.org/ Solar Energy Society of India : http://www.sesi.in/ Indian Wind Energy Association : http://www.inwea.org/ National Mission for Clean Ganga : http://nmcg.nic.in/ India Wind Energy Association : http://www.inwea.org

10. INDUSTRY RELATED COMPANIES, INSTITUTES & MINISTRIES

A2Z Infra Engineering Ltd. www.a2zgroup.co.in AEON http://www.aeongroup.asia/contact.php Akar Impex Pvt. Ltd., www.akarimpex.com Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) www.bmtpc.org Central Water Commission http://www.cwc.nic.in/ Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) www.cseindia.org Clean- India http://www.cleanindia.org/ Consulting Engineering Services (India) Private Ltd. www.cesinter.com CSIR – Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) http://www.crridom.gov.in/ Delhi Jal Board http://www.delhijalboard.nic.in Engineers India Limited (EIL) http://engineersindia.eil.co.in EON Electric Limited www.eonelectric.com Essel Utilities Distribution Company Limited www.esselinfraprojects.com ETI Dynamics (ETI = Environment, Technology, Infrastructure) www.etidynamics.com Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Ltd. www.hdo.in IL&FS Water Ltd. www.ilfswater.com Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) www.iitd.ac.in

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ISHRAE www.ishrae.in IVRCL http://ivrcl.com JV International http://www.jvint.com/jv/ Larsen & Toubro Ltd. www.lntecc.com www.larsentoubro.com M.N. Dastur & Company (P) Ltd. www.dasturco.in Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. www.mahindra.com Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Ltd. www.mahindraworldcity.com Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation http://www.mdws.gov.in Ministry of Science & Technology http://www.dst.gov.in/ Ministry of Water Resources http://wrmin.nic.in/ Mokul group of Companies www.mokulgroup.com Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) www.mcdonline.gov.in National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC) www.nbccindia.gov.in National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS) www.nistads.res.in National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) www.niua.org , www.indiaurbanportal.in National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) http://nmcg.nic.in/ New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) www.ndmc.gov.in North-Eastern Development Foundation

http://nedfindia.org/ RITES Ltd. (Consultants & Engineers) www.rites.com School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) www.spa.ac.in Simplex Group of Companies http://www.simplexengg.in/ STUP Consultants Ltd. www.stupco.com Subhash Projects & Marketing Ltd. (SPML) (SPML Infra Ltd.) www.spml.co.in Thermax Ltd. www.thermaxindia.com Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. www.trivenigroup.com Uniseven Engineering & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. www.uniseven.in Water and Power Consultancy Services (I) Ltd. (WAPCOS) http://wapcos.gov.in Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. But an effort has been made to cover important ones. For further information with respect to the contacts above or any other related contacts please contact FIT New Delhi at www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com/en/contact/foreign-offices/india

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11. FIT PRESENCE IN INDIA Flanders Investment and Trade, New Delhi C/o Embassy of Belgium 50 N Shantipath, Chankyapuri New Delhi 110021 Tel: 91 11 42428105; 42428100 Email: newdelhi@fitagency.com Note: The New Delhi office is responsible for the jurisdiction of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West-Bengal Additionally, this office is also responsible for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Flanders Investment and Trade, Mumbai Consulate General of Belgium TCG Financial Centre, 7th Floor C-53 G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra East Mumbai 400051 Tel: +91 22 66 71 06 27-30 Email: mumbai@fitagency.com Note: The Mumbai office is responsible for the jurisdiction of Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Flanders Investment & Trade, Bangalore No. 102, 1st floor Prestige Poseidon 139, Residency Road Bangalore 560025 Tel: +91 80 22 22 99 21-22 Email: bangalore@fitagency.com Note: The Bangalore office is responsible for jurisdiction of Andaman & Nicobar, Karnataka, Kerala, and Lakshadweep. Mr. Ralph Moreau is the FIT Science and Technology Counsellor based in Singapore. He is responsible for specific technology related matters with respect to cleantech in the above jurisdictions. Flanders Investment & Trade, Singapore

Flanders Investment & Trade

Royal Embassy of Belgium

8 Shenton Way

#14-01 AXA Tower

068811 Singapore

Tel: +65 62 27 39 97 Email: ralph.moreau@fitagency.com