Solar Futures 2026: Next-Gen Solar India

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.

Speakers

The conference will feature a diverse group of speakers from government, industry, academia and the development sector, fostering the exchange of policy perspectives, technical expertise and innovative ideas. Contributions from industry leaders, technical experts and representatives of sectoral and industry bodies will enrich the discussions. The academic community will be strongly represented by leading scholars, researchers, and experts from research institutions and agricultural universities.

Shripad Yesso Naik*

Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy

Prof (Dr) K G Suresh

Director

India Habitat Centre

Dr Mohammad Rihan

Director General

National Institute of Solar Energy

Ashish Khanna

Director General

International Solar Alliance

Vinay Thadani

Director & CEO

GREW Solar

Pratyush Thakur

Country Head (India)

Blueleaf Energy

Anshul Khandelwal

Chief Executive Officer

RPSG Solvanta

Hardip Singh

Chief Operating Officer

Grew Solar

Amit Manohar

Secretary General

Indian Solar Manufacturers Association

Somnath Yogi

Head, Business Development

First Solar India

Prof Indra Mani

Vice Chancellor

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth

D K Singh

Former Principal Scientist & AgriPv Expert

Abhishek Shastri

Energy Adviser

GIZ India

Arpit Sharma

Chief Executive Officer

Skill Council for Green Jobs

Vikrant Yadav

Deputy Director

National Institute of Solar Energy

Dr Piyush Choudhary

General Manager

ONGC Green

Rajesh Sharan Satyarthi

Director

Marichin Technologies

Sooraj Kumar

Chief Executive Officer

P3C Technology and Solutions

Prof (Dr) Rihan Khan Suri

Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Jamia Millia Islamia

Alok Pandey

Chief Executive Officer

Atal Incubation Centre (AIC), IIT Delhi

Ishan Kapoor

CEO

Infutrix Technologies

Dr Rashi Gupta

Founder & Managing Director

Vision Mechatronics

Tanya Singhal

VP & Country Head, India

Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet

Dr Shivi Jindal

Head - Agrivoltaics

Sunmaster

* Invited

Share Your Story

Get Featured – E-book | 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 companies submitting their stories will be featured on the Sustainability Karma website. Submitted stories will get published in an e-book of Sustainability Karma. Two CEOs of the shortlisted 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).

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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.

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.

Open access solar is reshaping industrial energy in India: Raghavendra Mirji of Godrej Enterprises Group

Solar is the working backbone of an economy choosing to stop heating itself: Piyush Goyal of Volks Energie

Renewable energy will become a core requirement for resilient urban growth: Namrata Nulwalla of Rustomjee Group

The transition towards cleaner energy requires a broader shift in mindset: Shaina Ganapathy of Embassy Group

Dr Mohammad Rihan (National Institute of Solar Energy)

Ashish Khanna (International Solar Alliance)

Dr Ajay Mathur (School of Public Policy, IIT Delhi)

Sumant Sinha (ReNew)

Bikesh Ogra (Jakson Green)

Kuldeep Jain (CleanMax)

Pratyush Thakur (Blueleaf Energy)

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.

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