Steber International’s hybrid electric vessel was the focus of plenty of attention at the Energy Efficiency Summit conducted in Hyderabad, India.

General Manager, Alan Steber made the week-long visit accompanied by staff from the CSIRO and the Confederation of Indian Industries.

This summit was a result of a commitment made earlier this year by both the Australian and Indian Prime Ministers to reduce missions and become more sustainable.

Mr Steber said: “Steber International is always looking to increase its export sales, and joining the CSIRO’s RISE Accelerator Program provides an ideal opportunity to explore access to the emerging India market”.

“We have exported over 50 vessels to countries across Oceania and the Middle East but the sub-continent, with its ongoing growth trajectory, is definitely a potential target market”.

One of Steber’s latest innovations – a plug-in hybrid diesel‑electric vessel – offers a scalable, low-emissions solution for commercial marine operations, delivering improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, quieter performance, and lower maintenance demands.

Mr Steber said: “Interest is growing nationally and internationally for energy efficiencies in all sectors and in all industries.

“Governments are now focussing on the regulators and universities to support and collaborate, in an endeavour to submit tenders with an energy efficient component, despite the higher cost.

“The Indian Government is striving for a 40% reduction in emissions by year 2030 and 100% reduction by 2070.

“By comparison, Australia has a reduction target of 62-70% emission reduction by 2035 and net zero by 2050”.

PICTURED: Steber International General Manager, Alan Steber addressing the India energy summit in Hyderabad.