Lead  is INR 3,00,000 (only 2 slots)

• Prominent branding and logo promotion (event microsite, banners, e-brochures, social media)
• Standalone presentation including Q&A (30-minutes)
• Opportunity to join a relevant panel discussion
• 1 on 1 meetings (5 introductions by India Infrastructure)
• Sponsor video on Twitter and LinkedIn
• 10-20 complimentary logins 
• Digital event bags (whitepapers, brochures, etc. to be supplied by sponsor)
• Email/EDM featuring sponsor information to attendees and database of key contacts 
• Sharing leads generated and participant list
• Logo to be branded on the post-event recording of the virtual event
• Sponsor session to be uploaded for one month for views
  

SOLE / EXCLUSIVE Session within Virtual conference Rs. 2,25,000 

• Topic to be decided in agreement with RW and have relevance to the conference
• 10-minute presentation  in the customised session followed by a moderated panel discussion among 3-4 key stakeholders and the sponsor
• Logo promotion as session sponsor
• 5-10 complimentary logins 
• Guarantee of 40 audience (relevant and vested) 
• Aquisition of speakers
• Email/EDM featuring sponsor information to attendees and database of key contacts 
• Special effort focused on garnering key stakeholders 
• Sharing session leads generated

 Co-sponsorship is Rs 1,50, 000

• Branding and logo promotion (event microsite, banners, e-brochures, social media)
• Standalone presentation including Q&A (20-minutes) OR opportunity to join a relevant panel discussion
• 8-10 complimentary logins 
• Digital event bags (whitepapers, brochures, etc. to be supplied by sponsor)
• Email/EDM featuring sponsor logo to attendees and database of key contacts 
• Sharing leads generated and participant list
• Logo to be branded on the post-event recording of the virtual event
• Sponsor session to be uploaded for one month for views 

Presentation slot – INR 75,000  

• 10-12minute, pre-recorded presentation
• Played during “Technology and Project Showcase”
• 4 complimentary logins
• Sharing of participant list

For registration and sponsorship opportunities contact:
Harshita Wadehra
Email: harshita.wadehra@indiainfrastructure.com
Tel: +91-9871976468

• The global economy has been severely hit by Covid-19. Global GDP projections for 2020 have plunged from 3 per cent to 1.8 per cent. Like all other sectors, the solar industry too has been adversely impacted, at least in the short term. It has witnessed an overall slump in energy demand, stoppage of construction work, supply chain disruption, invoking of force majeure, etc. It has meant both a loss of jobs for some and severe health hazards for others.
• The government has been taking several measures to address the challenges brought upon by the crisis. Project deadlines have been extended. Mustrun status for renewable energy plants has been reinforced. Domestic manufacturing is being promoted to secure the future supply chain. More tenders continue to be issued by various nodal agencies. New project types (for instance, 24×7 power supply from renewables) have surfaced, increasing discoms’ confidence in solar vis-à-vis conventional power.
• In sum, the sector today looks much more promising than before. Energy sector experts have increasingly started believing that the coronavirus pandemic may accelerate the shift in investments from fossil fuel to renewable energy, a theory now supported by global organisations including the International Energy Agency and think tanks like the World Resources Institute.
• There are several lessons that the solar power sector can learn once the crisis has passed and the industry has had a chance to analyse its response.The crisis has made it pertinent for stakeholders across the solar value chain to reshape their strategy for business continuity, communicate with relevant stakeholders, maximise the use of government support policies and build resilience in preparation for the new normal.
• The mission of this conference is to provide a platform to discuss and address the impact of Covid-19 on India’s solar market and the potential changes in the sector due to the pandemic; understand the policymakers’ approach to promote solar power use during the ongoing crisis; and propose remedial measures and steps to drive a solar-led energy transformation. The conference will be a mix of expert presentations and top-level panel discussions. Our aim is to provide delegates with a better understanding of where the sector and its sub-segments are headed, both in terms of new challenges and opportunities.

SECTOR TRENDS: NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND REVISED OUTLOOK

This session will feature a presentation by a leading consultant

• How has solar fared in the energy mix? What are the drivers, risks and hurdles?
• In what ways has the Covid-19 outbreak changed the investor perception in favour of solar power?
• What is the revised policy and regulatory outlook? What is the way forward?

MNRE’s PERSPECTIVE: ENABLING PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENSURING SOLAR SUPPLY CHAIN

This session will feature remarks by a senior representative from the MNRE

• What have been the MNRE’s key initiatives to scale up the development of solar power projects?
• What has been the impact of recent policy moves? What are the challenges facing the industry?
• What are the upcoming policy initiatives in this space?

SECI’s TENDERING STRATEGY AND DIRECTION

This session will feature remarks by a senior representative from SECI

• What are SECI’s plans for meeting timelines under its solar tendering trajectory?
• Is SECI planning to launch more 24×7 tenders? What are the key challenges in such projects?
• How has the capacity addition outlook changed up till 2022? What is the outlook?

EMERGING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: PROPOSED ELECTRICITY ACT AMENDMENT, 2020

This session will feature remarks/presentation by a leading regulatory expert

• What are the key features of the amendments pertaining to renewable energy development?
• What are the potential hurdles in implementing these amendments?
• What are the regulatory gaps? How can these be addressed?

INDUSTRY CONCLAVE: KEY LESSONS FROM COVID-19 CRISIS

This session will feature a panel discussion among senior representatives from the solar

IPP and equipment manufacturing community

• What is the developer outlook for the solar sector post Covid-19? What are the key concerns and investment plans?
• What is the manufacturers’ perspective on building the domestic supply chain? What are the key hurdles?
• What are the industry’s expectations from the government and other stakeholders?

CTO DIALOGUE: FOCUS ON QUALITY, RELIABILITY, TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IN PV

This session will feature a panel discussion among the CTOs of solar project developers

and module manufacturers

• What have been the key practices to ensure project and equipment quality?
• What are the trending PV technologies? What is the potential of bifacial modules in the Indian solar market?
• What new innovations can be expected to improve solar efficiency and output in the future?

STATE FOCUS

This session will feature a panel discussion as well as presentations by senior representatives from state renewable energy departments and nodal agencies

• What have been the key policy and regulatory initiatives across states? What is the development status?
• What are the emerging opportunities for developers and manufacturers?
• What are the main challenges and how can these be addressed?

STATE OF DISCOM FINANCES: IMPACT ON PPA CREDIBILITY AND POWER OFFTAKE

This session will feature a presentation by a leading consultant

• What is the status of discom financing with respect to profitability, AT&C losses, outstandings, etc.?
• Which states have been the most impacted? What are the projections for the next fiscal?
• What is the impact of their finances on PPA credibility and power offtake?

INVESTOR AND LENDER PERSPECTIVE

This session will feature a panel discussion among senior representatives of leadingfunds, banks and other financial institutions with exposure/interest in the solar sector

• What is the lender and investor stance on the solar sector, especially post Covid-19?
• What are the biggest issues or sore points (land and grid constraints, PPA sanctity, offtaker risks, etc.)
• What is the future outlook?

INTEGRATION OF SOLAR: GRID EXPANSION AND ROLE OF ENERGY STORAGE

This session will feature a panel discussion among a key SECI representative, senior managers from leading renewable energy IPPs, a transmission sector expert and an energy storage consultant

• What has been the impact of transmission constraints on solar project development across states?
• What steps should be taken to address the issues and expedite the GEC project?
• What are the best load balancing strategies (storage, ancillary services, etc.)?

BoS FOR SOLAR PLANTS: FOCUS ON INVERTERS

The session will feature a presentation by a leading inverter technology expert

• What are the cost and technology trends for solar inverters?
• What are the emerging efficiency improvement practices?
• What are the operational challenges? What is the outlook?

CONTRACT SANCTITY: LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES

The session will feature a presentation by a leading legal expert

• What are the legal issues at different stages of project development?
• What are the key PPA risks faced by developers?
• Are PPAs with discoms more bankable than those with third-party users?

SPOTLIGHT

This session will feature presentations and discussions among leading subject matter experts from the industry as well as government departments

ROOFTOP SOLAR: IS 40 GW ACHIEVABLE NOW?

• What have been the growth trends across the government, institutional, C&I and residential segments?
• How has the cost economics evolved? What are the major policy and regulatory gaps?
• What is the short- and medium-term outlook post Covid-19? Is 40 GW achievable by 2022?

SOLAR OPEN ACCESS: POTENTIAL AND CHALLENGES

• What is the current state of solar open access implementation across states?
• What steps should be taken to increase its acceptance and adoption?
• What would it take to create a win-win situation for both the industry and discoms?

SOLAR HYBRIDS

• What has been the experience of solar-wind and other hybrid solar set-ups in India?
• What is the cost economics? What is the project-level experience?
• What are the key challenges? What is the future outlook?

KUSUM: POWERING AGRICULTURE THROUGH SOLAR

• What is the market size and outlook for solar pumps in India?
• What has been the progress under schemes like Maharashtra’s solar agriculture feeder programme and KUSUM?
• What is the cost economics? What are the likely savings?

ROLE OF SOLAR IN POWERING FUTURE TRANSPORTATION

• What is the potential of solar in powering airports, ports, railways, MRTs, EVs, etc.?
• What are the ongoing initiatives and plans?
• What are the potential challenges? What are the possible solutions?

FLOATOVOLTAICS

• What has been the experience in setting up and operating canal-top and floating solar plants?
• How has the cost economics evolved?
• What is the future outlook?

Confirmed speakers include:

• N. Swain, Managing Director, Solar Energy Corporation of India
• Ajay Mishra, Special Chief Secretary, Energy, Government of Telangana
• Ajitabh Sharma, Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Government of Rajasthan
• Ramana Reddy, VC & Managing Director, NREDCAP
• Sanjay Aggarwal, MD, Fortum
• Mohit Bhargava, Executive Director, Renewable Energy, NTPC
• Gaurav Sood, Chief Executive Officer, Sprng Energy
• Adarsh Das, Co-Founder and CEO, SunSource Energy
• Ashish Khanna, President-Renewables, Tata Power Solar Systems
• Sandip Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Think Energy Group
• Abhimanyu Gartia, Executive Director, POSOCO
• Chintan Shah, Director Technical, IREDA
• C.V. Kannan, Head Technology and R&D, Adani Solar
• Parag Sharma, Founder & CEO, O2 Power
• Dr Anuvrat Joshi, Head- Business Development, Cleantech Solar
• Vinay Kumar, Founder, Varp Power
• Kushagra NandanCo-founder, President & COO, SunSource
• Amit Mittal, Senior Vice President and Head Operations, Radiance Renewables
• Shaji John, CEO Solar Business, LnT ECC   
• Sushil Verma, Senior Advisor, CPPIB·       
• Akshay Hiranandani, Deputy Principal, Piramal Enterprises
• Sabyasachi Majumdar, Senior Vice President, ICRA
• Vinay Rustagi, MD, Bridge to India
• Hitesh Sachdeva, Partner and Head, Power and Utilities, KPMG India
• Rahul Walawalkar, President & MD, Customized Energy Solutions
• Sutripto De, Additional General Manager (Renewable Energy), BHEL
• Rahul Khatri, Technical Leader – South Asia & Middle East, DuPont

For speaking opportunities, please contact:
Neha Mathur
Email: neha.mathur@indiainfrastructure.com
Mob: + 91 8826000927

The conference is targeted at top and middle-level managers from:

• Project Developers
• EPC Providers
• Policy Makers
• Regulatory agencies
• Independent Power Producers
• Rooftop solar developers
• Conventional power developers
• Equipment manufacturers
• PV manufacturers
• System Integrators
• Power Exchanges
• Technology providers
• Consultancy organisations
• Captive power consumers
• Power Utilities (Discoms, Transcos, Gencos)
• Energy storage experts
• R&D institutions
• Law Firms
• Investors
• Financial institutions
• Etc

  Delegate benefits (Virtual Conference)

• Direct interaction with senior speakers (Q&A facility)
• Easy connectivity to geographically dispersed delegates (click of a mouse)
• Concise report offered as a backgrounder
• Cost effective (lower ticket price as compared to a physical conference)
• Offers flexibility and convenience
• Access to conference recording
• Recap of conference sessions
• Contributes to sustainability and lower carbon footprint

Special low fee for power utilities (state-owned GENCOs, DISCOMs and TRANSCOs)

• INR 1,500 plus 18% GST per login
•  INR 10,000 plus 18% GST for Bulk logins (10-20)

• There is a 15 per cent discount before June 16, 2020
• GST @18 per cent is applicable on the registration fee.
• Registration will be confirmed on receipt of the payment.

To register, click here or send an email to harshita.wadehra@indiainfrastructure.com