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.
Organised by
Sustainability Karma with Technical Support of National Institute of Solar Energy
Agenda
| Registration 9.00 AM – 9.30 AM | |
| Inaugural Session 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Welcome Address | About the Event | Special Address | Keynote Speaker | Inaugural Address |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Tea | |
| Technical Sessions | |
| Session 1 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Atmanirbharta in Solar PV Manufacturing |
| Session 2 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | Solarisation: A Social Transformation (PM Surya Ghar, PM-Kusum Rooftop, Agri-PV) |
| Session 3 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sustaining the Solarisation: Skilled Youth |
| Session 4 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Innovation and R&D |
| Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | |
| Session 5 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM | From India to World |
| Session 6 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Startups and India |
| Session 7 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Women in Solar |
| 4:30 PM - 4:35 PM | Vote of Thanks |
| 4:35 PM | Networking Tea |
Featured Speakers
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Union Minister
Kailash Satyarthi
Nobel Laureate
Aamir Khan
Actor
Dia Mirza
UN Ambassador
Ricky Kej
UN Ambassador
Call for submission
We invite organisations and end-users across India’s solar value chain and demand side to submit Case Studies | Good Practices | Success Stories that capture their journey and achievements in India’s solar ecosystem.
Eligible applicants include government agencies, project developers, manufacturers, EPC companies, technology providers, financiers, start-ups and service providers. Other eligible applicants include solar energy end-users and asset owners from across key consumption segments like residential, commercial and institutional buildings; commercial and industrial energy consumers; utility-scale power procurement and grid supply entities; agricultural and rural energy users; critical infrastructure and heavy industry (off-grid and grid-connected); transportation, mobility and urban infrastructure; clean-energy, green hydrogen and green ammonia producers; and community, social and developmental infrastructure.
The Case Studies | Good Practices | Success Stories should showcase participants as drivers of leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, while documenting impactful initiatives that are contributing to India’s clean energy transition. Submissions should go beyond project descriptions to demonstrate how they translated into measurable outcomes and long-term value.
What You Get?
- Accepted Case Studies | Good Practices | Success Stories will be featured in a curated compendium
- Shortlisted stories will be published in the form of a book by a global publisher
- An interview will be conducted with the shortlisted company’s CEO or the Head of the Organisation, highlighting his/her vision and company’s role in shaping India’s solar future.
- Outstanding Case Studies | Good Practices | Success Stories + interviews will be broadcast over All India Radio
What We Are Looking For?
We are seeking clear, compelling and well-structured Case Studies | Good Practices | Success Stories from both solution providers and energy consumers that demonstrate leadership and impact across India’s solar ecosystem. Submissions should tell a cohesive story of challenge, informed decision-making, innovation, collaboration and outcomes, and illustrate how your organisation or institution is contributing to the growth of India’s solar and clean-energy landscape, while advancing national priorities.
Submit Your StoryAbout Us
SolarFutures 2026: Next-Gen Solar India is being organised by Sustainability Karma with technical support of National Institute of Solar Energy on 22 May 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
About National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
An autonomous specialised institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is mandated for research and development, solar component testing and certification, capacity building, and development of solar products and applications. The technical support of NISE complements the requirements of MNRE to become a self-reliable renewable power producing nation and accept the series of challenges intervened in amidst of implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM). NISE has established in the solar energy sector through continuous efforts by developing newer technologies, developing standards, and catering to the changing needs in the industry. Furthermore, NISE envisions in accelerating the proliferation of the renewable energy sector by intently working together with the Government of India.
About Sustainability Karma by DevCom Bharat
A New Delhi–based consultancy, sustainability Karma specialises in sustainable development knowledge management and communication outreach. It is widely recognised in India and internationally for the Sustainability Karma Podcast on All India Radio, which brings together policymakers, corporate leaders, diplomats, academics and representatives from the UN and civil society to share insights on advancing sustainability.
Apart from broadcasting more than 100 podcasts on All India Radio, Sustainability Karma has also partnered with Doordarshan. The organisation has been also podcast partner for marque events like TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit, and was more recently associated with the NDTV’s Adani Green Talks Social Impact Awards.