New Delhi, July 15: The Arunachal Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Norway’s Tidal Cell AS to implement a 500-kilowatt River Kinetic Energy Demonstration Project. This agreement paves the way for establishing India’s first River Kinetic Energy Demonstration Plant in the northeastern state.
The MOU was signed under the India-Norway Green Partnership, involving the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies, the Arunachal Pradesh government, and Tidal Cell AS.
Officials in Itanagar reported that this project, supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Innovation Norway, will showcase technology that generates electricity directly from river currents without requiring large civil infrastructure. It aims to provide an environmentally friendly and cost-effective renewable energy solution.
During the signing ceremony in New Delhi, the state’s Minister of Science and Technology, Dasanglu Pul, described the agreement as a milestone in Arunachal Pradesh’s transition to clean energy.
She emphasized that this partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration. Pul noted the immense potential for renewable energy in the state’s vast river systems and expressed confidence that this project will enhance energy security while ensuring the environmentally friendly use of natural resources.
She also thanked the MNRE, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway, Tidal Cell AS, and other collaborating institutions for their support of this initiative.
Norway’s Ambassador to India, Me-Elin Steiner, stated that Arunachal Pradesh’s river systems make it an ideal location for demonstrating river kinetic energy technology, which can complement existing renewable energy sources and enhance long-term energy security.
She added that this project reflects the growing collaboration between Norway and Arunachal Pradesh in fields such as geothermal energy, geotechnical engineering, and sustainable infrastructure, reaffirming Norway’s commitment to promoting green technology and knowledge sharing.
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