At the South Asia Women in Energy Leadership Summit, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti praised India's ambitious renewable energy goals, predicting it will be the "shop floor" of the global renewable energy revolution over the next 30 years. He emphasized India's leadership in solar and wind energy and its potential to manufacture affordable solar panels, electrolyzers, and batteries.
Garcetti highlighted the strong US-India partnership in tackling climate challenges, emphasizing community-level engagement in driving success. He assured the audience that, regardless of political shifts in Washington, the US remains committed to clean energy collaboration with India.
December 16, 2024
Drawing a metaphor from Kerala, Garcetti described the resilient India-US relationship as unshakable, comparing it to a palm tree that continues to grow through challenges. He also praised the role of women in energy leadership, acknowledging their contributions to addressing the climate crisis.