Share of renewable energy in ports to increase to 60%: Sarbanada Sonowal

The Centre is aiming to increase the share of renewable energy to 60 per cent in the total power consumption of its major ports from a present share of less than 10 per cent, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday.

The ports have also aimed to reduce carbon emissions per tonne of cargo handled by 30 per cent by the year 2030.

“The Maritime Vision Document-2030, released by the Prime Minister, is a 10-Year blueprint on India’s vision of a sustainable Maritime sector and vibrant blue economy,” the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister said.

The minister said that as envisioned in the National Hydrogen Mission, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has identified and nominated Paradip Port,