Cooling India’s Cities – Tamil Nadu is taking the lead 🌡️📈 India's cities are heating up. The extreme heat in summers is one of the biggest challenges for the local government in #TamilNadu, especially in the rapidly growing urban areas. In the state capital #Chennai, cooling alone consumes more than 50 per cent of energy consumption ❄️ ⚡️ To tackle this issue, we have joined hands with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (ऊर्जा दक्षता ब्यूरो) and Tabreed India. We jointly organised a regional workshop on ‘Cooling India’s Cities’ that focused on strategies for integrating district cooling and energy solutions into Tamil Nadu's urban planning. Key discussion points: 💡 Understanding the chances and limitations of District Cooling Systems (DCS): Case studies on greenfield projects and brownfield developments were shared to illustrate DC’s feasibility in the state. 📖 Mapping the policy and practice ecosystem: Discussions revolved around the opportunities and challenges in the current ecosystem and the need for a long-term vision for sustainable cooling solutions. 🧑🏼🤝🧑🏻 Building networks: The workshop fostered collaboration among government officials, utilities, private sector leaders, developers and researchers, all aimed at promoting innovative, flexible district cooling solutions. The workshop marks a significant step towards integrating district cooling and energy solutions into Tamil Nadu's urban planning, addressing both the environmental and economic impacts of urban heat. The project’s activities support the Indo-German cooperation agenda for achieving the global climate targets through enhancing energy efficient cooling systems. Together with our partners, we contribute to the objectives of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (#GSDP) between #India and #Germany which highlights the importance of a Green Energy Transition. Learn more about our project activities: https://lnkd.in/gt3QgwAt Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Kubernein Initiative
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Impressive initiative to tackle urban heat challenges in Tamil Nadu! Collaborative workshops like these are crucial for sustainable urban planning.
Great to see efforts towards integrating district cooling solutions! This partnership will surely pave the way for more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cities.