Session Powered by Wood Mackenzie

Topic: Scaling C&I Solar with VPPAs: Challenges and Opportunities in India

VPPAs (Virtual PPAs) and how they can drive solar C&I demand in India

Discussion points:

• Understanding VPPAs
• Corporate Sustainability Commitments
• Outlook for India's C&I Solar Market
• Regulatory Ambiguities
• Barriers to Widespread Adoption and sellers to engage in VPPAs.
• Policy Evolution for VPPA Success

Moderator: Sooraj Narayan, Lead – Modelling & Analytics, Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables Research APAC

Panelists:

• Rajneesh Sharma, Partner, Consulting - Energy & Resources, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
• Pawan Kumar Agrawal,Chief Executive Officer,Waree Group
• Binaya Bhusan Panda, Chief Operating Officer, Gensol Engineering Limited
• Unmesh Jagtap, Chief Executive Officer, Sonnenschein Engg & Infra LLP
• Randeep Bora, Associate Director-Business Development, AmpIn Energy Transition

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location : Solarise

Topic: Energy Storage, Prospects and Economics in the Indian Context

Discussion topics:

• Current Energy Landscape, Policy and Regulation, Government Support, Regulatory Challenges, Technological Advancements, R&D Efforts, Economic Considerations, Financial Incentives, Market Dynamics, Growth Projections, 
• Business Models, Integration with Renewables, Grid Stabilization, Challenges Market Barriers, Case Studies and Best Practices and Future Outlook

Moderator: Alexander Hogeveen Rutter, Electricity Sector Lead, Third Derivative
Panelists: 

• Nisheeth Srivastava,Senior Sector Specialist – Energy, KfW Development Bank (India office)
• Sunil Dayal, Senior Energy Finance Expert, World Bank
• Satyanarayana Reddy Desai, Chief Commercial Officer, Anvi Power (A Gensol Group company).
• Dr. Rashi Gupta, Director, Vision Mechatronics Pvt. Ltd
• Surbhi Singhvi, Manager, Energy Transformation, World Business Council of Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location : Blossom

Session powered by IGEF

Topic: Evolving Agrivoltaics: From Ideation to Implementation

As nations strive for net-zero emissions, the need to rapidly implement renewable energy projects becomes clear. However, solar projects often compete with food security, ecological conservation, and human habitation, including the demands of rapid urbanisation, for limited land resources. AgriPV has emerged as a promising solution to this challenge, gaining popularity both internationally and in India. As of July 2023, India has 22 operational AgriPV plants, showcasing its significant potential in the country.

This session will explore global advancements in AgriPV, including international legislations and what India can learn from them. In India, recognising the dual benefits of AgriPV, policies like PM-KUSUM have been launched to support farmers. These policies empower farmers by providing opportunities to diversify their income through AgriPV while continuing agricultural production. AgriPV also shows promise for synergistic applications like green hydrogen production in India. The session aims to highlight business cases for AgriPV and green hydrogen production in India. This integrated approach not only promotes energy independence but also positions India favorably in the global green hydrogen market, aligning its ambitious climate goals and economic growth objectives.

Welcome Remarks by:  Dr. Katharina Berner, Ministry for Economic Affair and Climate Action 

Keynote Address  by:  Dr. Suman Chandra, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)*

Moderator:

• Vivek Saraf, CEO & Founder, Sunseed APV

Panelists:

• Shilp Verma, Program Leader, IWMI-Tata Water Policy Program, Deputy Country Representative – India, Senior Researcher, Water-Energy-Food Policies  
• Benjamin Clarke, Global Markets Manager, Solar Power Europe
• Angela Heissen, Founder & CEO, Kanzlei an der Lühe
• Priyamvada Pandit,Technical Specialist for Commercial & Industrial, SMA
• Shweta Srinivasan, India Climate Collaborative*

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Topic: INDIA HAS ALL THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS TO BECOME A MAJOR RE MANUFACTURING HUB

India has been at the forefront in taking action for combating client change while meeting its development and growth aspirations. As India aspires to become carbon neutral by 2070, low-carbon development of energy systems would be a critical contributor to this journey.

Towards that, India is aiming to rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030 while strengthening the electricity grid and enhancing its flexibility through usage of technologies such as storage. India is exploring a greater role for nuclear energy and enabling an ecosystem that can foster development of future technologies such as green hydrogen, fuel cells, and biofuels.

As China is gradually losing its manufacturing leadership position, Indian manufacturing sector is well poised to gain from this development on the back of a strong domestic consumption base and increasing export orders. India has the advantage of a vast pool of young and dynamic workforce and the Government in the last few years have taken multiple initiatives to make the country an attractive manufacturing destination for the world.

The key points that would be pondered upon during the panel discussion are:

• Innovations in manufacturing
• Cost of Raw material
• Localization of Sourcing
• Export promotion councils
• Creating export opportunities
• Subsidies to promote Indian products in international markets
• Challenges and way forward

Moderator: Rudranil Roysharma, Director – Energy & Environment (MEASA), Frost & Sullivan

Penelist:

Sandeep Behal, Vice President, Invest India
Sujoy Ghosh, Vice President and Country MD, First Solar 
Ivan Saha, Whole Time Director and CEO, Vikram Solar 
Amit Paithankar, CEO, Waaree Energies
Anurag Garg, CEO, Jakson Engineers 

Session powered by Bridge to India and CRISIL

Topic: Solar module market outlook

• Comparison of production cost of Indian and Chinese modules and measures to reduce the gap
• Bridging technology and supply chain gap between Indian and Chinese manufacturers
• Impact of ALMM on capacity addition across market segments
• Availability of high-efficiency modules to Indian users and outlook on export opportunities

Moderator: Dhruv Tyagi, Senior Consultant, CRISIL Limited
Panelist::

• Sujoy Ghosh , Vice President and Country Managing Director – India, First Solar 
• Amit Paithankar, CEO,  Waaree Energies Limited 
• Anshul Khandelwal, Strategy Lead- New Energy, Reliance
• Ivan Saha, CEO, VIKRAM SOLAR LIMITED
• Kunal Saxena, Head – Strategic Investments, AMPIN

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Topic: Role of Emerging Technologies to empower the Renewable Energy ecosystem 

Small brief: The panel session will delve into the transformative impact of cutting-edge technologies on the renewable energy sector. Featuring insights from a leading startup driving innovation, a venture capitalist with a keen eye on future investments, and an industry leader with years of experience mentoring emerging companies, this discussion will explore how deep technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced analytics are revolutionizing energy generation, distribution, and consumption. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how these technologies can unlock new efficiencies, drive sustainability, and create a more resilient and accessible renewable energy ecosystem.

Discussion points: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Scaling Renewable Energy; Investment Trends and Opportunities in the Renewable Energy Sector; Challenges and Solutions in Integrating Emerging Technologies with Traditional Energy Systems; The Role of Innovation in Achieving Energy Equity and Access; Future of Renewable Energy: What’s Next?

Moderator: Sujit Jagirdar, Chief Innovation Officer, T-HuB
Paneilist: 

• Subhadeep Sanyal, Partner, Omnivore Partners
• Amol Anand, Co-Founder, Loom Solar
• Sudhir Pathak, Head- Central Design and Engineering - Green Hydrogen, Hero Future Energies

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Location : Solarise

Topic: Changing Face of Sustainability!

The topic will address the key themes of diversity, inclusivity, workforce management, and gender parity along with emphasizing on the critical role of women in driving the future of energy!

Discussion Points:

• Diversity and Inclusivity
• Workforce Management
• Gender Parity
• Innovation and Sustainability
• Education and Outreach

Moderator: Tomasz A. Slusarz , Founder & Vision Streamliner at CleanTech Business Club, Initiator of World CleanTech Awards and World CleanTech StartUPs Awards

Panelists:

Rabi Atiti, Head of Group & Global Support Diversity, Informa Group
Doris Spielthenner, Regional Manager APAC; Managing Director Australia & NZ, SMA
Dr. Rashi Gupta, Managing Director, Vision Mechatronics Pvt. Ltd. 
Kamaljeet Kaur, Group Chief People Officer, Gensol Group
Daniel Thielking, Sales Manager EMEA at AMPT; CBC Co-Chair of StorageVersity Hub
Mikaa Mered, Adjunct Lecturer on hydrogen markets, diplomacy, and geopolitics at Sciences Po (The Paris Institute of Political Studies) and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (Morocco); Coordinator of the Hydrogen Task Force at MEDEF (Movement of the Enterprises of France); CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Geopolitics & Diplomacy)
Avantika Gupta, AGM, Head - Carbon Markets, Advait Infratech Limited

Solar Installer Premier League, Award Ceremony

Solar Installer Premier League, Award Ceremony