Andhra Pradesh Government WEF update: Meeting with Swiss Solar Technology Consortium In a meeting with Swiss Solar Technology Consortium on “Enablers for Smart Cities”, Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu met businessmen and leaders of the Swiss Cleantech Industry. Switzerland, which is a hotbed for solar photovoltaic innovation, is making rapid strides in achieving energy efficiency. Appealing to Swiss delegates, the Chief Minister highlighted the massive potential in Andhra Pradesh for such projects. He also unveiled his vision and explained about the opportunities in infrastructure development in the state. Stating that “Smart Cities, Smart Villages, Smart Andhra Pradesh” is his development mantra, he said the state has skilled human resources and a huge talent pool. During the meeting, he underscored his interest in renewable energy projects including solar energy and wind energy and, solid waste management, water management and smart grids. The members of the consortium informed the CM that their Cleantech Industry has the technology and expertise to support the Chief Minister’s plans. A joint committee will be set up shortly between the AP Department of Industries and Commerce and the Swiss Consortium to work out a master plan in the key technology clusters of Smart Cities, Smart Villages, Renewable Hybrid Energy Solutions and Water Management, the Chief Minister said. An MOU will be signed shortly. The interaction with Chief Minister included top-level delegates from 10 leading Cleantech companies in Switzerland including Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal (Solventure AG, SRB Energy, swissmango gmbh), Smart Grids and Smart Metering (inGrid AG), Water (iMeth AG, Trunz AG), Smart Cities and Energy Efficient Buildings (LEP Consultants, Soltherm AG), and Investment for Smart Cities (PwC, XNRG). AP delegation includes finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, AP’s Special Representative in Delhi K. Ramamohan Rao, MP CM Ramesh, AP, Special Chief Secretary (Planning) S.P. Tucker, Principal secretaries Ajay Jain, S.S. Rawat and others officials.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:42:35 +0000
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