SolarFutures 2026: Next-Gen Solar India
Powering a Future-Ready Solar India
Organised by
Sustainability Karma with Technical Support of
National Institute of Solar Energy
Date: 3 July 2026 | Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Organiser
Sustainability Karma
Technical Partner
National Institute of Solar Energy
Hospitality Partner
India Habitat Centre
Messages
"I congratulate SolarFutures 2026 and Sustainability Karma. This is the right forum for showcasing India's experience to the rest of the world. We look forward to joining you and wishing you all the best."
Ashish Khanna, DG, International Solar Alliance
"SolarFutures 2026 by Sustainability Karma is an appreciable initiative. I am sure it will be a useful programme and it will contribute to our onwards journey towards solarisation and achieving net zero targets."
Dr Mohammad Rihan, DG, National Institute of Solar Energy
"I believe that Sustainability Karma's SolarFutures 2026 is like an indicator of how we will pursue our targets and goals in a manner that is both timely and technologically beneficial for our country."
Dr Ajay Mathur, Former DG, International Solar Alliance
About the Event
SolarFutures 2026 will focus on advancing India’s transition to a clean, resilient and self-reliant solar ecosystem, while spotlighting its evolution from domestic market to a global player. It will highlight efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing, expand solar adoption, foster innovation and build a skilled workforce. The conference will also underscore India's growing leadership in the global solar landscape, while promoting inclusive participation to ensure a broad-based energy transition, with a special focus on women in the solar industry.
Agenda
Apart from the inaugural plenary session, the technical sessions will focus on strengthening India's solar ecosystem through discussions on atmanirbharta in solar PV manufacturing, solarisation initiatives such as PM Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM, rooftop solar and agri-PV and the role of skilled youth in sustaining growth. Sessions will also highlight innovation and R&D, India's leadership in global solar expansion, and the growing contribution of women in the solar sector.
Share Your Story
Get Featured – E-compendium | SolarFutures 2026 | All India Radio
Companies and end-users across India's solar value chain are invited to submit case studies, good practices and success stories showcasing their contributions to the country's solar ecosystem. Eligible participants include government agencies, developers, manufacturers, EPC firms, technology providers, financiers, start-ups and service providers, along with solar energy users and asset owners from residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, infrastructure, mobility and clean-energy sectors. Profiles of Founders or CEOs or MDs of shortlisted stories will be featured in a curated online edition of Sustainability Karma. Three top stories will get a presentation opportunity at SolarFutures 2026. Two CEOs of the companies making story submissions will get interviewed on All India Radio FM Rainbow 102.6. You can submit stories after payment of entry fee (details inside).
Delegate Registration
Limited seats available. Registration on first-come, first-served basis.
The conference will bring together a distinguished group of speakers and delegates from government, industry, academia and the development sector. Participants will include policymakers, renewable energy experts, industry leaders, investors and representatives from state renewable energy agencies. Bilateral and international development organisations, multilateral institutions including United Nations agencies, and diplomatic representatives will also participate. The academic community will be strongly represented by leading scholars, research institutions and agricultural universities.
About Us
SolarFutures 2026 is being organised by Sustainability Karma with technical support of National Institute of Solar Energy. While Sustainability Karma is a New Delhi–based consultancy specialising in sustainability knowledge management and communication outreach and is widely recognised in India and internationally for its podcast on All India Radio, the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an autonomous specialised institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, mandated for research and development, solar component testing and certification, capacity building and development of solar products and applications.
Speakers
Moderator
Naina Gautam
Editor, Sustainability Karma
Keynote Address
Pratyush Thakur
Country Head (India), Blueleaf Energy
Eminent Speaker
Alok Pandey
CEO, Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi
Eminent Speaker
Amit Manohar
Secretary General, ISMA
Eminent Speaker
Subrahmanyam Pulipaka
CEO, NSEFI
Host
Rajiv Tikoo
Consulting Editor, Sustainability Karma
Solar Insights
Key stakeholders, industry leaders, policymakers and academics play a crucial role in shaping discussions around the latest developments in a similar industry. Through opinion pieces, they share valuable insights, expert analysis and diverse perspectives on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities. Policymakers provide guidance on governance and future policies, while academics contribute research-based viewpoints. Industry experts highlight practical implications and business strategies. Together, their opinions encourage informed discussions, support innovation and help organisations and individuals make better decisions in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.
Sustainability Karma on All India Radio
Sumant Sinha (ReNew)
Bikesh Ogra (Jakson Green)
Kuldeep Jain (CleanMax)
Pratyush Thakur (Blueleaf Energy)
Vikas Bansal (GameChange Solar)
Erik Solheim (Global Solar Council)
Get Involved
If you have any queries or would like to get involved as a Sponsor, Speaker, Delegate, or Volunteer, we’d love to hear from you. You can also connect with us to share your story, feature on the Sustainability Karma Podcast on All India Radio, be featured in a book by an international publisher, or discuss any other collaboration opportunities.