Swedish companies to become partner in Punjab's progress

CHANDIGARH, November 3: Five Swedish companies have decided to become partner in progress with Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) to share Swedish technologies in renewable energy sector. A high-level Swedish delegation led by Trade Commissioner Anna Liberg called on Anirudh Tewari, Principal Secretary, as part of the India Sweden Innovation Accelerator (ISIA) Programme with major focus to invest in Renewable Energy Sector, an official spokesman said here today. Welcoming the Trade Commissioner and other delegates, Tewari gave an overview of the Renewable Energy Activities and achievements in the state and informed them about the target of 1000 MW solar power generation in the state by the end of 2016. He also briefed them about the various key technology projects in the rooftop solar, biomass power and biogas power projects which have been facilitated by PEDA. Anna Liberg informed that five companies have come as part of the delegation for exploring the possibilities of collaboration in Renewable Energy Technologies with Government/industry/key partners/ project developers. This visit was part of the Punjab Invest Summit-2015 with specific focus of the companies in the field of Renewable Energy.