Solar technology
26%+ cell efficiency
TOPCon and perovskite cells, with IIT Bombay-led R&D pushing efficiency higher.
Programme
One agenda, many levers.
A single-day programme built around the decisions that move India’s energy transition: policy, capital, technology and delivery. 9 January 2027, IHC, New Delhi.
Provisional outline. Session times and titles are confirmed closer to the date. Speaker announcements are published on the speakers page.
Running order
How the day unfolds.
Designed so that the formal sessions create the context for the conversations that happen between them.
- 09:00
Registration and delegate networking
Badge collection, tea and coffee, exhibition and partner desks.
- 10:00
Inaugural session
Welcome address, lamp lighting and the opening policy keynote on India’s 500 GW trajectory.
- 11:00
Keynote: India Renewable Rise
From self-reliance to global leadership — manufacturing, finance and diplomacy.
- 11:45
Panel: Policy, regulation and the 2030 target
Ministers, regulators and industry on land, transmission, tariffs and offtake.
- 13:00
Lunch and structured networking
Reserved delegate lunch, partner pavilions and curated introductions.
- 14:00
Breakout tracks
Parallel sessions on solar and manufacturing, wind and offshore, green hydrogen, storage and finance.
- 16:00
Plenary: Where the capital is flowing
Investors, DFIs and developers on bankability, green bonds and blended finance.
- 17:15
Closing remarks and networking reception
Summary of commitments, partner acknowledgements and open networking.
Thematic tracks
The levers that matter.
Breakout sessions are organised around the parts of the value chain where progress is won or lost.
Offshore wind
30 GW by 2030
Gujarat and Tamil Nadu coastlines, with NIWE surveys complete.
Green hydrogen
$2/kg cost target
Electrolysis pilots are underway with NTPC, Reliance and Adani.
Grid storage
27 GWh BESS pipeline
Long-duration battery tenders in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Rooftop solar
1 crore homes
PM Surya Ghar targets ₹300 a month in average household savings.
Pumped hydro
63 GW potential
Mapped across the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh corridors.
Policy sessions
The policy track looks at the instruments that determine whether capacity targets become commissioned projects: land and right of way, transmission planning, power purchase agreements, tariff design and the financial health of distribution companies.
- National Solar Mission. Phase III targets 280 GW of utility solar and 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2030.
- PM-KUSUM Scheme. 3.5 million solar pumps bringing rural energy independence to farmers.
- Green Hydrogen Mission. 5 MMT of annual production by 2030, backed by a ₹19,744 Cr incentive outlay.
Finance and technology sessions
The finance track covers sovereign green bonds, DFI pipelines, blended finance, zero-CAPEX models and the bankability of storage. The technology track covers solar manufacturing, offshore wind, green hydrogen, battery storage and pumped hydro.
- PLI for Solar Modules. A ₹24,000 Cr scheme targeting 65 GW of domestic manufacturing capacity.
- OSOWOG Initiative. Trans-border solar transmission connecting 140+ nations.
- National Wind-Solar Hybrid. Round-the-clock renewable supply, reduced curtailment and a more stable grid.
Session formats
- Keynotes for the strategic picture and policy direction.
- Moderated panels with named speakers from government, industry and finance.
- Breakout tracks for sector depth in smaller rooms.
- Structured networking with reserved lunch tables and curated introductions.
- Partner pavilions for technology demonstrations and one-to-one meetings.
Plan your day
The venue is the India Habitat Centre on Lodhi Road, a short walk from Jor Bagh and JLN Stadium metro stations. Registration opens at 09:00 and the programme closes with a networking reception.
See the venue and travel guide for directions, parking and hotel suggestions, and registration for pass inclusions.