India and Portugal will enhance cooperation in the field of renewable energy.

The decision was taken when Minister of Agriculture, Environment, Sea and Spatial Planning of Portugal, Mrs. Assuncao Cristas met Minister of New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah in New Delhi.

An official release said, the Portuguese Minister highlighted the progress made by her country in renewable energy especially bio-mass and bio-fuels.

She said that in view of high consumption of electricity, Portugal is now focusing on energy conservation efforts and improving energy efficiency.
Dr. Abdullah underlined the progress made by India in wind and solar energy. He said India would like to cooperate with Portugal in wave and off-shore energy.