Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition (ASSET) Platform

Source: This post on Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition (ASSET) Platform has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog organised Symposium on ‘Green Transition in States’ NITI Aayog launches ASSET platform” published in PIB on 13th November 2024.

Why in news?

Recently, the government launched the Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition (ASSET) Platform platform.

About ASSET platform

1. About: Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition is a pioneering initiative to accelerate India’s green energy transition across Indian states.

The ASSET platform’s alignment with national goals is a key step toward sustainable energy practices.

2. Launched by:  launched by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

3. Aim: It aims at addressing financial and logistical challenges in renewable energy expansion by fostering private-sector participation and exploring innovative funding models to sustain growth.

4. This platform is strategically designed to empower states in developing and implementing their own energy transition blueprints, which are critical to achieving India’s overarching goals of economic growth, sustainability, and energy security.

5. Focus: Its focus on innovation and investment will help create enduring solutions, contributing significantly to India’s green future.

6. ASSET also helps establish a robust project pipeline by creating templates and guidelines that assist states in making projects “bankable”—meaning they attract private and public investment by showcasing clear value and sustainability metrics.

7. ASSET promotes knowledge-sharing by highlighting best practices, case studies, and innovations emerging across states, encouraging states to learn from each other’s successes and challenges.

This includes sectors like battery energy storage systems (BESS), green hydrogen, energy efficiency measures, e-mobility solutions, and offshore wind technology.

8. ASSET helps states keep up with new advancements, making it easier for them to adopt emerging solutions in these high-potential sectors.

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