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Opening Ceremony 2024

Ensemble at the Foyer, Ground Floor

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Welcome Address

Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India

Global Perspective:

Peter Hall, President, IMETA Region, Informa Markets

10:45 AM - 10:52 AM

Global Domain Address:

Alex Whitworth, Vice President & Head of Asia Pacific Power & Renewables Research, Wood Mackenzie.

10:52 AM - 10:59 AM

Industry Addresses:

Shantanu Jaiswal, Head of India Research, BloombergNEF

10:59 AM - 11:06 AM

Shri. Manu Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary, Power and Renewable Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

11:06 AM - 11:15 AM

Special Address:

Shri Heera Lal Nagar, Minister of State, Energy Department, Government of Rajasthan

11:15 AM - 11:20 AM

Closing address:

Rajneesh Khattar, Sr. Group Director, Energy portfolio, Informa Markets in India

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Crystal Banquet

10:00am - 10:20 am: Welcome to the Historical “The 1st Joint CBC & REI Business Leadership Day: Capitalising on MultiTrillion-Dollar Opportunities Together #TogetherWeAreStronger”

  • Rajneesh Khattar, Senior Group Director at Informa Markets; CBC Elite Member
  • Shri K.S.Popli, Director at Climate Finance; Former CMD of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA); CBC Honorary Chair for India
  • Eva Meschede, Advisor, IGEF-SO, Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office
  • Dr. Rashi Gupta "Batterywali", Managing Director at Vision Mechatronics; CBC Chair of StorageVersity Hub & Chair of Empowering Women Hub
  • Dr. Stefan Kaufmann, Senior Adviser at World Energy GH2; Member of the German Parliament; Former Innovation Commissioner for Green Hydrogen at BMBF (The Federal Ministry of Education and Research); CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Off-takers Ecosystem)
  • Tomasz Slusarz, Founder & Vision Streamliner at the CleanTech Business Club; President of the CleanTech Business Institute; Founder & CEO at Cleanvestree

 

10:20am - 10:40 am: Introductory Keynote Address: “Quo Vadis Clean Hydrogen? No Box, No Limits: Crafting the Future of the Global Clean Hydrogen Landscape #RemovingTheBox”

Keynote Speaker : 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)

 

Session 1: Developing India’s Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem: Challenges and Opportunities

10:40am - 11:20 am: Introductory Keynote Addresses

  • Nishaanth Balashanmugam, Country Manager, India, The Green Hydrogen Organisation
  • Vikas Narwal, IAS, Managing Director of Indian Ports Association (IPA) 


11:20am - 13:00 am
Building the Indian Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem: Stakeholder Contributions, Achievements, and Strategic Visions

Speakers: 

  • International Case: Building The Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem #TogetherWeAreStronger in  Morocco:  Mostafa Boulal, Founder & CEO at COREAS High-Tech; CEO at GFHA (Go For Hydrogen Africa); CBC Chair for Morocco, CBC Co-Chair of Clean Water Hub (In Charge of Africa) and Tomasz Slusarz, Founder & Vision Streamliner at the CleanTech Business Club; President of the CleanTech Business Institute; Founder & CEO at Cleanvestree 
  • Hydrogen & BESS Hybrid ProjectsDr. Rashi Gupta "Batterywali", Managing Director at Vision Mechatronics; CBC Chair of StorageVersity Hub & Chair of Empowering Women Hub
  • Hydrogen & eMobility: Uday Narang, Founder, Omega Seiki Mobility; CBC Co-Chair of Electric & Hydrogen Mobility Hub (In Charge of India)
  • Hydrogen Industry: Shalin Sheth, Founder, Managing Director at Advait Infratech
  • Hydrogen & CleanTech Industry: Anuj Sharma, CEO, Hydrogen Business, Waaree Energy
  • Global Industrial Group : Jan Leong, Senior Director, Head of Marketing – Industrial and Renewable Group, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
  • Hydrogen Industry: Arnava Sinha, Vice-President New Energy Business, Greenko Group*
  • Indian Industrial Group : Anurag Pandey, Business Head (Senior VP), Hydrogen Value Chain, Reliance Industries Limited*
  • Indian Downstream Industry Leader : Avaada Group*
  • Indian Off-Taker : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) or Tata Steel*

 

 

Getting Together Networking Lunch with the Indian CleanTech CEO Community, Powered by IGEF
(1:00pm - 2:00 pm, only by invite @Crystal Banquet Hall )

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Session Powered by Ernst & Young

Evergreen

Topic: India's ambitious Renewable Energy targets: Role of vibrant Power Market, BESS and Business models for deployment.

Capture key trends and development in India's RE sector over past few years , changes in business models, RE construct, evolving power Market constructs and price trends, need for complex energy modelling and sector coupling

Discussion will be around:

  • Discom and C&I consumers view of consumption / demand side - need for Load following , RTC and firm Renewable electricity and sector coupling with GH/ GA , industrial heat and electric transportation
  • RE developers view on challenges and key recommendation for Tender structure, policy, supply chain related including ALMM and BESS supply chain related issues, tariff certainty
  • Evolving market paradigms in India, Ancillary and energy markets, learnings from global experience. Power markets coupling and role in RE integration
  • System Operator Resource Adequacy, transmission challenges, Grid integration of RE - technical challenges and learnings from Indian experience in last few years, need for storage

Moderator: Abhishek Ranjan, Partner, EY-Parthenon, India

Panelist:

  • Mr. Prashant Upadhyay, Senior Manager, SECI
  • Mr. Sunil Kothari, Regional Sales Director, Energy Exemplar
  • Mr. Manikkan Sangameswaran, Executive Director and CEO - Radiance Renewables
  • Mr. Prashant Choubey, President - Business Development, AVAADA
  • Mr. Gaurav Sood, Chief Executive Officer, Sprng Energy
  • Mr. S.C. Saxena, Director (Market Operations), Grid India
  • Ravi Seth, Vice President, BD, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX)
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Forum powered pv magazine Insight

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Topic: Quality of Manufacturing in India - Quality assurance from the start

Session brief:

India is in the process of realizing enormous ambition for the domestic manufacture of PV modules. Gigawatt-scale plans are taking shape to cover the entire supply chain, from raw materials to energy. The scale and speed of these plans, in a region with a limited track record working with the latest technologies in PV manufacturing, naturally raises some questions as to how Indian-made PV products will compete with those coming from other regions.

Discussion points:
•    India’s solar ambition and domestic supply chain development
•    Quality concerns in large scale PV
•    Focus on module glass from factory to the field
•    Mitigation and quality assurance

Moderators:
•   Uma Gupta – Editor at pv magazine India
•   Mark Hutchins – Magazine Director at pv magazine

 Panelist:
•    Giuliano Butti – Product Director Asia Pacific, Dow
•    Pradeep Kumar Kheruka - Executive Chairman, Borosil Renewables Limited
•    Amit Mittal – COO, AMPIN Energy Transition
•    Hardip Singh - COO, Grew Energy Pvt. Ltd.

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Session powered by JMK Research

Solarise

Topic: C&I Open Access Market Trends in India

Discussion points:

  • Market size and latest trends
  • “Green Open Access Rules” adoption status
  • State and central level regulatory uncertainties
  • ISTS OA market challenges
  • RTC consumer market in open access
  • Green energy demand in energy intensive industries

Moderator: Jyoti Gulia, Founder- JMK Research & Analytics

Panelists:

Ashish Maheshwari, South East Asia Lead- Energy (Strategic Sourcing & Procurement), Cargill
Prashant Choubey, President, Avaada Group
Shobit Rai, Co- Founder & Managing Director, Prozeal Green Energy Limited
Jay Waghela, Head C&I Business, Fourth Partner Energy
Vaibhav Roongta, Chief Business Officer, Rays Power Infra

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Innovations and Technology the way forward to RE..!

Evergreen

The session will have presentations on latest technologies and innovations, case studies and products by the most prominent technical partners in the industry.
(6 Slots)

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Dr. Jyotirmoy Roy, , Founder, GreenEnco Limited
Topic: Who has NO GENERATION LOSS of their solar assets?

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Satyam Bheemarasetti, Founder/CEO, CES NeoSilica
Protect Renewable Energy Assets against Cyber Threats and Digital Disruptions (BSoD)

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Ms. Doris Spielthenner, Regional Manager APAC; Managing Director Australia & NZ

Topic: Presentation on Cybersecurity of best practices.

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Dr. Khushbu Patel, AGM. Alishan Green Energy Pvt Ltd
Topic: Effect of temperature, humidity and UV intensity on the volume resistivity of solar encapsulants

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Bhairaw Kumar Mandal, Director, Enerture Technologies Pvt Ltd
Topic: Hydrogen role in energy transition

12:45 PM - 01:00 PM

Dr. LI ZHIXIN, Chief Executive Officer, LINTON Technologies Group
Topic: Recenet Progress Of PV Ingot&Wafer Technologies

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch Break

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Crystal Banquet


02:00 pm - 02:10 pm

#TogetherWeAreStronger Ceremonies
 

02:10 pm - 03:00 pm

High-Level Panel Discussion: Driving the Development of India’s Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem

Chair:

Shri K.S.Popli, Director at Climate Finance; Former CMD of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA); CBC Honorary Chair for India

Moderators:

  • Nishaanth Balashanmugam, Country Manager, India, The Green Hydrogen Organisation
  • Tomasz Slusarz, Founder & Vision Streamliner at the CleanTech Business Club; President of the CleanTech Business Institute; Founder & CEO at Cleanvestree
     

High-Level Panelists:

  • Dr. Stefan Kaufmann, Senior Adviser at World Energy GH2; Member of the German Parliament; Former Innovation Commissioner for Green Hydrogen at BMBF (The Federal Ministry of Education and Research); CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Off-takers Ecosystem)
  • Vikas Narwal, IAS, Managing Director of Indian Ports Association (IPA)
  • Hydrogen & eMobility: Uday Narang, Founder, Omega Seiki Mobility; CBC Co-Chair of Electric & Hydrogen Mobility Hub (In Charge of India)
  • Hydrogen Industry: Shalin Sheth, Founder, Managing Director at Advait Infratech
  • Law Company: Rimali Batra, Associate Partner, DSK Legal
  • Hydrogen Industry: Greenko*
  • Indian Downstream Industry Leader: Avaada Group*
  • Indian Industrial Group: Reliance or Adani*
  • Financial Institution/ Investor*
  • Capacity building: Academia Representative*

 

Session 2: India's Strategic Contribution to the Global Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem

03:00 pm - 03:10 pm

Introductory Keynote Address: India’s Strategic Position in the Global Clean Hydrogen Transformation

Keynote Speaker:

  • Dr. Stefan Kaufmann, Senior Adviser at World Energy GH2; Member of the German Parliament; Former Innovation Commissioner for Green Hydrogen at BMBF (The Federal Ministry of Education and Research); CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Off-takers Ecosystem)
     

03:10 pm - 04:00 pm

High-Level Panel Discussion: India's Strategic Role in Shaping a Global Clean Hydrogen Ecosystem and Reaping Its Benefits

Chair:

  • Dr. Stefan Kaufmann, Senior Adviser at World Energy GH2; Member of the German Parliament; Former Innovation Commissioner for Green Hydrogen at BMBF (The Federal Ministry of Education and Research); CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Off-takers Ecosystem)

Moderator: 

  • 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)

High-Level Panelists:

  • Dr. Stefan Kaufmann, Senior Adviser at World Energy GH2; Member of the German Parliament; Former Innovation Commissioner for Green Hydrogen at BMBF (The Federal Ministry of Education and Research); CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Off-takers Ecosystem)
  • Vikas Narwal, IAS, Managing Director of Indian Ports Association (IPA)
  • Hydrogen Valleys Expert: Sharon Becker, Managing Director, Impact Hydrogen
  • Nishaanth Balashanmugam, Country Manager, India, The Green Hydrogen Organisation
  • Hydrogen Industry: Shalin Sheth, Founder, Managing Director at Advait Infratech
  • Hydrogen & CleanTech Industry: Dr. Hitesh Doshi, Chairman at Waaree Group, CBC Co-Chair for Asia & Chair for India
  • Global Industrial Group: Jan Leongl Senior Director, Head of Marketing – Industrial and Renewable Group, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
  • Tomasz Slusarz, Founder & Vision Streamliner at the CleanTech Business Club; President of the CleanTech Business Institute; Founder & CEO at Cleanvestree
  • Indian Industrial Group: Reliance or Adani*

 

04:00 pm - 04:10 pm

Introductory Keynote Address : Storage at the Heart of Energy Transition: Diverse Technologies for a Unified Vision

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rashi Gupta "Batterywali", Managing Director at Vision Mechatronics; CBC Chair of StorageVersity Hub & Chair of Empowering Women Hub

 

04:10 pm - 05:00 pm

High-Level Panel Discussion : The Power of Integration: How Diverse Storage Solutions Complement Clean Hydrogen and Accelerate CleanTech Transformation

Moderator : Tomasz Slusarz, Founder & Vision Streamliner at the CleanTech Business Club; President of the CleanTech Business Institute; Founder & CEO at Cleanvestree

High-Level Panelists:

  • Dr. Rashi Gupta "Batterywali", Managing Director at Vision Mechatronics; CBC Chair of StorageVersity Hub & Chair of Empowering Women Hub
  • Uday Narang, Founder, Omega Seiki Mobility; CBC Co-Chair of Electric & Hydrogen Mobility Hub (In Charge of India)
  • Daniel Thielking, Sales Manager EMEA at AMPT; CBC Co-Chair of StorageVersity Hub (In Charge of Europe)
  • 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)
  • Dr. Stefan Kaufmann, Senior Adviser at World Energy GH2; Member of the German Parliament; Former Innovation Commissioner for Green Hydrogen at BMBF (The Federal Ministry of Education and Research); CBC Co-Chair of Clean Hydrogen Hub (In Charge of Off-takers Ecosystem)
  • Jan Knaack, Business Scout, Agency for Economic Cooperation and Development, on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
  • Indian Industrial Group: Adani*
  • Other Energy Storage Industry (e.g. Hydro Pumping)*
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Innovations and Technology the way forward to RE..!

Evergreen

The session will have presentations on latest technologies and innovations, case studies and products by the most prominent technical partners in the industry.

02:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Dr. Ulrich Jaeger, SVP Sales, RENA Technologies

Topic: GW-scale Wet-Chemical Processing for High Efficiency Solar Cells: Processes, water-saving and progress in additives for high volume TopCon and SHJ manufacturing

02:15 PM - 02:30 PM

Dr. PKC BOSE, CO-FOUNDER, ENREGO ENERGY GmbH

Topic: THE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF WIND TURBINE BLADES TECHNOLOGY


02:30 PM - 02:45 PM

Mr. Suvendra Kumar Senapati, Head - Sales & Commercial Services (EMEA & IAPAC REGIONS),L&T Digital Energy Solutions

Topic: Innovations and Technology the way forward to RE - Digitalization Accelerating Energy Transition.

02:45 PM - 03:00 PM

Deepak Zade, AVP - Industry Service: Green Energy and Sustainability, TÜV SÜD South Asia

Topic: Solutions to ensure quality, safety & sustainability of renewable energy assets

03:00 PM - 03:15 PM

Mr. Kaushik Deshpande, CEO, ENERTECH UPS PVT LTD

Topic: Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency: Advanced AI-Based Solar Hybrid Inverter Technology for Optimized Renewable Power Management

03:15 PM - 03:30 PM

Mr. Anurag Mathur, Founder Enercube e-Storage

Topic: EnerCube e-Storage the future of Energy, its applications and benefits
 

02:20 PM - 03:20 PM

Powered by BloombergNEF

Solarise

Topic: Navigating the Speed Bumps on India's Clean Power Journey

India's clean power sector has faced several challenges over the last year, ranging from policy uncertainty to macroeconomic headwinds. Yet, installations are rising and domestic manufacturing is on the rise. How can companies prepare themselves for the next stage of growth, to what extent should they diversify and how do they navigate the shifting global landscape?

Moderator: Rohit Gadre, Specialist - Solar, Renewables Financing, BloombergNEF

Panelists details:

Rohit Dhar, COO Emmvee Solar
Pratyush Thakur, India Country Head, Bluleaf Energy3. Naveen Khandelwal, India CEO, Brightnight Power
Sudip Sural, Senior EVP and Head of Industry Analytics, Thematic Research & Policy Advisory · HDFC Bank
Naveen Khandelwal, India CEO, Brightnight Power
Amit Paithankar, CEO, Waaree Energies

02:20 PM - 03:20 PM

Session Powered by NHEV/ EODB

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Topic: Strengthening renewable climate milestones to decarbonize the Indian Economy to Net-Zero by 2070

As Indians, we're standing at a critical juncture, faced with a choice that will shape our future - continue down the path of fossil fuels or embark on a journey towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow. We're choosing the latter, committing to a future powered by renewable energy, cleaner transportation, and sustainable practices. By 2030, we aim to increase our renewable energy capacity to 500 GW, reduce emissions by 45%, and promote electric vehicles and public transportation. We're working towards a future where energy efficiency and sustainable land use practices are the norm, and our economy is fueled by carbon pricing, green financing, and climate resilience measures. This is our pledge to ourselves, our children, and future generations - a sustainable and equitable India for all.

Moderator: Abhijeet Sinha, Technocrat - Ease of Doing Business Program Director - National Highways for Electric Vehicles , President - CPOs Of India, & Ex-CAG Member

Panelists:

Lav Kush , COO, Ourbus
Professor Mohammad Rihan, Director General National Institute of Solar Energy, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Vaishali Singh, Program Manager, Transport Systems and Electric Mobility, ITDP - India
Brijesh Patel, Managing Director, Photonics Watertech Pvt Ltd
Ar. Vaishaly, Director and Principal, Doodle Studio Private Limited
Saurabh Verma, Vice President , Samin TekMindz India

03:20 PM - 03:45 PM

Networking Tea/Coffee Break

Blossom
03:45 PM - 04:45 PM

Advantage Rajasthan

Evergreen

Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA)’s One hour session on Rajasthan as Next Hot Destination for Investment in Solar sector

Aim: Transforming Rajasthan into India’s Premier Solar Investment Hub
Objective: Advantage Rajasthan aims to position Rajasthan as the foremost state in India for Solar sector along with aim of being hub of manufacturing within the renewable energy sector. As already the leading state in renewable energy generation, Rajasthan presents significant opportunities for growth and employment in this market.
This discussion will focus on the state's potential to create a robust ecosystem & investment hub for renewable energy manufacturing, highlighting the associated opportunities and job creation prospects.

Shri. Nathmal Didel, MD RRECL

Why Rajasthan is ideal destination for solar investment:
Rajasthan Government targets: 65000 MW SOLAR by 2030
Investment opportunity size – 2, 10, 000 Crores

Guest of Honor :
Shri. Heera Lal Nagar, Minister of State, Energy Department, Government of Rajsthan
Government Support
Competitive Pricing

Shri. Alok - Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Government of Rajsthan
Why Rajasthan as Solar Component manufacturing Hub

Inaugural Session
Discussion Points:

  • Establishing Rajasthan as a Hub for Solar Component Manufacturing
  • Addressing the Challenges Faced by Key Stakeholders in Establishing Rajasthan as a Renewable Energy Manufacturing Hub
  • Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy within Rajasthan
  • Developing an Ecosystem in Rajasthan to Promote Solar Component Manufacturing

Moderator: Shri. Sunil Bansal, President Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA) for Advantage Rajasthan inaugural session

Welcome remarks by Shri. Suman Kumar, Chairman - Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA)

Inaugural Session

Moderator: Shri. Sunil Bansal, President Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA) for Advantage Rajasthan inaugural session

Panellists:

Shri. Heera Lal Nagar, Honourable Energy Minister, Government Of Rajasthan
Shri. Alok, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department Government Of Rajasthan
Shri. Nathmal Didel, MD, Rajasthan Vidhut Prasaran Nigam Ltd Jaipur
Shri. Om Prakash  Kasera, MD Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited
Shri. Suman Kumar, Chairman Rajasthan Solar Association
Shri. Sunil Bansal, President, Rajasthan Solar Association
Shri. Manoj Kumar Gupta, Sr. Vice President, Rajasthan Solar Association
Shri. Ketan Mehta, Director , Rays Power Infra
Shri. Nitin Agarwal, CEO , Rajasthan Solar Association

Discussion topics:

  • Establishing Rajasthan as a Hub for Solar Component Manufacturing
  • Addressing the Challenges Faced by Key Stakeholders in Establishing Rajasthan as a Renewable Energy Manufacturing Hub
  • Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy within Rajasthan
  • Developing an Ecosystem in Rajasthan to Promote Solar Component Manufacturing

Vote of thanks by Shri. Nitin Agarwal – CEO (RSA)

Master Class by Thermofisher

Solarise

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM 

Dr. Piyush Deokar, Product Head -  Trace Elemental Analysis & Inorganic Mass Spectrometry , Thermo Fisher Scientific -South Asia

Topic of the Master Class:

Advancing Renewable Energy through Innovative Testing Solutions

Abstract and discussion points:
'Wind, solar, biofuels, hydrogen, and advanced energy storage solutions are driving a transformative shift in the energy industry, moving away from traditional fossil fuels toward cleaner, renewable alternatives. Among these, biofuels and hydrogen hold immense potential as sustainable fuel sources. Ensuring fuel purity is crucial, as even trace contaminants can significantly impact performance and efficiency. Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry solutions, combined with Digital Science Solutions, offer state-of-the-art analyzers and advanced testing methods, adhering to ASTM standards, for precise impurity analysis in hydrogen, biofuels, and energy storage technologies—helping optimize performance and power the clean energy revolution

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Session Powered by CEEW

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Topic: Meeting India's manufacturing ambitions in a world of overcapacity and low prices…!

This session will discuss the challenges that domestic solar manufacturers face when the prices have reduced longevity of such demand.

Moderator: Rishabh Jain, Senior Programme Lead CEEW

Panelists:

Bhupendra Rawat, CEO, Dhash PV Technolgies Limited
Sukumar Madugula, Director Sales & Indian Operations, RCT Solutions
Vineet Mittal, Director Finance & Strategy, Navitas Solar
Hiten Parekh, President- GREW Energy Private Limited
Abhinav Mahajan, Director, IB Solar

06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Networking Evening

Crystal Banquet
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Session Powered by Wood Mackenzie

Evergreen

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*
11:00 AM - 01:00 AM

SESSION POWERED BY DNV

Crystal Banquet

Innovations and Technology the way forward to RE..!

The session will have presentations on latest technologies and innovations, case studies and products by the most prominent technical partners in the industry.

11:00 AM -11:15 AM

Mr. Alvaro Casado Portuondo, Chief Revenue Officer - Middle East, PV Hardware
Topic: Mitigating Risks on Large Scale Solar Farms

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Dr. Nils Klasen, Technology and Sales Manager, M10 Solar Equipment GmbH / Blistech International Ltd.
Topic: Shingle-Matrix Technology for GW Manufacturing

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Nikhil Singh, Underwriter – Green tech solutions , MUnich Re

Julia Moser, Product Lead Photovoltaics, Munich Re
Topic: Protecting the long-term performance of investments in solar

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Dr. Rashi Gupta, Managing Director, Vision Mechatronics Pvt. Ltd.

Topic: TBC

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Arnab Majumdar, Dy General Manager-Technical (P&SP), Dow Chemical Int Pvt Ltd
Topic: ENGAGE™ PV POE: Enable Module Reliability

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Alok Mishra, Business Lead, Power Grid, Asia Pacific, DNV
Topic: Offshore Wind Grid Integration: Tackling Key Challenges for a Resilient Energy Future

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Dirk Braeunlich, Director Sales & Business Development Asia, VON ARDENNE GmbH

Topic: How to streamline TOPCon with PVD

12:45 PM - 01:00 PM

Siddharth Shetty, Analyst, BloombergNEF
Topic: India's Green Hydrogen Mission Buoyed By Policies and Private Sector

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Powered by Frost & Sullivan

Evergreen

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 

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Session Powered by E&Y

Blossom

Topic: Role of Digital Interventions in Capital Program Delivery

Discussion points:

  • Opportunities to digitize: Highlight on inefficiencies and opportunities to digitize across various phases of renewable projects.
  • Challenges in digitization: View on implementation challenges – PMS landscape, selection framework, adoption & training.
  • EY Pulse Demo: Short demo on how EY Pulse is enabling various clients to deliver there project effectively & efficiently.

Moderator: Mahim Chaturvedi, Partner, Risk Consulting, E&Y

Panelists:

Vivek Srivastava, CEO- India Business, Suzlon Energy Ltd
Manoj Kumar Goyal, Vice President- Engineering, Hexa Climate Solutions India
Vaibhav Kapoor, AVP - Strategy, Aditya Birla Renewables
Laxit Awla, CEO, SAEL Industries Limited
Sudhir Pathak, Head- Central Design & Engg (CDE) II QA II Green Hydrogen tech, Herofuture Energies

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

Crystal Banquet
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Session Partner VON ARDENNE

Crystal Banquet

Innovations and Technology the way forward to RE..!

The session will have presentations on latest technologies and innovations, case studies and products by the most prominent technical partners in the industry.

02:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Alessandro Anderlini, Head of Photovoltaic Division, COVEME

Topic: Backsheet solutions for Bifacial PV

02:15 PM - 02:30 PM

Ravi Kumar, Marketing Manager, Gautam Solar Private Limited
Topic: How to Select Solar Panels for Large Projects

02:30 PM - 02:45 PM

Dirk Braeunlich, Director Sales & Business Development Asia, VON ARDENNE GmbH
Topic: How to streamline TOPCon with PVD

02:45 PM - 03:00 PM

Dr. Milan ROSINA, Principal Analyst – Power Electronics & Battery & Dr. Shalu Agarwal, Senior Technology and Market Analyst Power Electronics ( Yole Intelligence part of Yole Group )

Topic: Discover the latest market and technology trends shaping the power electronics industry in the renewable energy sector

03:00 PM - 03:15 PM

Katja Esche, Press and Communications Officer at BVES
Topic: Energy Storage Technologies for a Net-Zero Future: Best Practices from Germany

03:15 PM - 03:30 PM

Rakesh Sharma, Senior Staff Application Engg,Industrial & Infrastructure Division, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Topic: WBG Devices: The Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of Solar Power Systems

03:30 PM - 03:45 PM

Rahul Aggarwal, Lead Application & Software, Newen Systems Private Limited
Topic: EMS Application in Real-World BESS Projects.

03:45 PM - 04:00 PM

Ibrahim Kadriinamdar, Regional Sales Manager - MENA & India , Solplanet
Topic: Inverter Technology Advancements

 

02:15 PM - 03:45 PM

 

Master Class by Holtec

Location : Blossom

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM

Edward Bell, Acting Director, Holtec International, New Jersey , USA

Topic : Defining Hybrid CSP- PV Power system combined with Thermal Energy Storage -An ideal candidate for 24/7 -RTC Power Supply in India

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM

Dr. Indresh Rampall, Consulting Engineer, Holtec International, New Jersey, USA

Topic of the Master Class: The Holtec Green Boiler: A Versatile  Thermal Energy Storage and On-Demand Steam Supply System

 

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Session powered by Bridge to India and CRISIL

Evergreen

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
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Session Powered by CEEW

Solarise

Topic: Accelerating RE Adoption for Indian Businesses

The session will discuss strategies and collaborative efforts that can accelerate the decarbonization journey of commercial and industrial consumers in India. We will delve into challenges and potential disruptions across RE procurement instruments, deployment and service models, and regulatory framework.

Moderator: Prateek Aggarwal, Programme Lead, CEEW

Panelists:


Paramita Sahoo, Head Advocacy, The Tata Power Company Limited
Rajiv Goyal, CEO and Whole Time Director, EKI Power Trading
Amit Sharma, Vice President, Clean Max
Akhil Agarwal, Head - Power Management & Renewable Energy, STT Global Data Centres India Pvt Ltd (STTGDCI)
Molshree Bhatnagar, Partner, HSA Advocates

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Networking TEA / COFFEE break

Crystal Banquet
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Session Partner

Crystal Banquet

Innovations and Technology the way forward to RE..!

The session will have presentations on latest technologies and innovations, case studies and products by the most prominent technical partners in the industry. (6 presentations )

04:00 PM - 04:15 PM

Rakesh Sharma, Senior Staff Application Engg,Industrial & Infrastructure Division, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Topic: WBG Devices: The Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of Solar Power Systems

04:15 PM - 04:30 PM

Rahul Aggarwal, Lead Application & Software, Newen Systems Private Limited
Topic: Coming Soon

 

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Powered by T-HUB

Evergreen

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

06:00 PM - 08:30 PM

BIO 1 Exclusive IBA Networking Event, entry only by invitation

Crystal Banquet
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Session 1: Compressed Biogas (CBG): A Sustainable Fuel

Solarise

Description: This session dives deep into the current state and commercial viability of Compressed Biogas (CBG). Industry leaders will explore cutting-edge advancements, address key challenges, and illuminate opportunities in the CBG sector. Discussions will delve into feedstock types, their efficiency in CBG production, and various business models. Attendees will gain valuable insights into existing and desired policies that incentivize CBG projects, alongside real-world case studies showcasing successful implementations and their impact on sustainable energy generation.

Key Topics:

  • The Potential of Biogas in India
  • Feedstock Options and Efficiency
  • Policy Landscape and Incentives
  • Case Studies in Sustainable Energy Generation

 

Panelists:

  • Dr. Sangita M. Kasture, Scientist ‘G’/Advisor, MNRE
  • Ankita Vidhyarthi, BIS
  • Lav Kumar, Additional Director, Centre for High Technology -MoPNG
  • Tanuj Sharma, Senior Assistant Vice President, Invest India
  • Atul Kharate, Chief Operating Officer - IAV Biogas, Indian Oil Adani Ventures Limited
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM

Session 2 : Cultivating a Fertile Future: Biogas & Biofertilizer Policy in India

Solarise

Description: This session delves into the critical role of policy in shaping India's Biogas & Biofertilizer industry. Experts will explore the global impact of biogas initiatives, highlighting success stories and the challenges encountered. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest policy trends and strategies that influence financial decision-making within the sector.

The session offers an invaluable opportunity to expand the knowledge base and gain insights from industry leaders. Discussions will range from exploring innovative policy solutions to analyzing the financial implications of regulatory changes. We will also explore the economic benefits and incentives available under the Biogas Policy.

Key Topics:

  • Global Impact of Biogas & Biofertilizer Policies
  • Decoding the Latest Policy Trends and Strategies
  • Navigating the Economics and Incentives of Biogas Policy


Panelists :

  • Dr. Ashok Kumar Yadav, Chief Consultant, National Horticulture Board, MoA&FW
  • Nikhil Khot, National Technical Expert, UNIDO
  • Rajiv Kumar, General Manager, SIDBI
  • Dr. Sachin Kumar, Scientist & Head - Biochemical Conversion Division, SSS-NIBE
  • Bhimashankar Shetkar, COO, NDDB Mrida Ltd
  • Ravi Kaushal, Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India
01:30 PM - 02:20 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

02:30 PM - 03:45 PM

Technologies Session 3 : Scaling Up Bioenergy: The Power of Innovation

Solarise

Description: This session ignites a conversation on the critical role innovative technologies play in supercharging biogas production. Participants will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements transforming biogas setups and the cutting-edge purification technologies driving bio-methane production. Industry experts will delve into the transformative impact of these innovations, exploring their potential to:

  • Boost production efficiency: Uncover how innovative technologies are optimizing biogas production processes.
  • Enhance environmental sustainability: Discover how these advancements are minimizing the environmental footprint of biogas production..
  • Expand the bio-methane market and role of green certificate: Explore how innovative purification technologies are paving the way for wider adoption of renewable bio-methane


Key Topics:

  • Unveiling Breakthroughs in Biogas Setups
  • Biogas Purification Technologies: The Path to Bio-methane
  • Achieving Sustainable Biogas Production Goals


Moderator: 

  • Mr. Srinivas Kasulla, CEO, Arka Brenstetch


Panelists:

  • Palaash Navroz Tarapore, Director - Business Development, AtmosPower Pvt. Ltd.
  • Marcello Barbato, Business Development India, Prodeval
  • Florian Wueck, Head of Sales, Armatec FTS GmbH & Co. KG
  • Mainak Chakrobarty, CEO & Co-Founder, GPS Renewables
  • Dr. Alfons Schulte-Schulze-Berndt, Consultant, Gas Processing Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
  • Sunil KM, Director, KIS Group

 

 

3:45 PM to 5:00 PM

Bio-energy

Session 4: Bioenergy: Powering the Future with Technological Innovation (Including Bio-Hydrogen)
Description: This interactive workshop dives deep into the transformative role of technology in advancing bioenergy applications and reach. Experts will guide participants in selecting the optimal technology based on specific circumstances, ensuring informed decision-making.

The session offers valuable insights into available technologies for both small and large-scale biogas plants. Real-world case studies will illuminate successful bioenergy projects, showcasing the tangible impact of technology-driven initiatives. Aspiring entrepreneurs and startups can also explore the supportive training and incubation programs available within the biogas industry, fostering a culture of innovation and growth. Bio-hydrogen will be prominently featured as a key player in the future of renewable energy.

Key Topics:

  • Optimizing Technology Adoption in Bioenergy: Learn how to select the most effective technology for your specific needs.
  • Insights from the Field: Explore successful bioenergy projects through real-world case studies.
  • Igniting Innovation: Discover training and incubation programs to empower bioenergy entrepreneurs.
  • Bio-Hydrogen: A Sustainable Energy Powerhouse: Explore the potential of bio-hydrogen as a renewable energy source.
     

Moderator : TBC

Panelists:

  • Ravindra Kulkarni, CEO, Adicomp India Pvt Ltd
  • Sachin Sawant, Head -Gas Process and Pistons (CNG, Biogas & H2), Chicago Pneumatic Compressors
  • Col. Rohit Dev, Expert Advisor, Indian Biogas Association
  • Jörg Grondke, Managing Director, HRG Solutions GmbH
  • Ganesh Dahiwadkar, Growth Unit Head – Thermax Ne0, Thermax Ltd.
  • Katharina Grimm, International sales manager, Lehmann-UMT GmbH
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Solar Installer Premier League, Award Ceremony

Evergreen

Solar Installer Premier League, Award Ceremony