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					</table><p>Mercom India is hosting the fourth edition of its ‘C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet’ in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on June 13, 2025.</p>
<p>Registration for the day-long event will start at 9:30 AM at the Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels.</p>
<p>These clean energy meets aim to educate commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) energy consumers on the adoption of clean energy to reduce costs and make their operations sustainable. As a major industrial hub and textile capital, Coimbatore is witnessing an increase in rooftop solar installations.</p>
<p>The event will start at 10:30 AM, with an inaugural session led by Rajesh B Lund, President of ICCI Coimbatore.</p>
<p>It will be followed by a session on <strong>&#8220;Rooftop Solar – Harnessing the Green Route to Reducing Electricity Bills.&#8221; </strong>The speakers are Sandeep Anaparthi, CEO and Co-Founder, <a href="https://vyomaa.com/usa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vyomaa Energy</a>; Sanjay Kapoor, President &#8211; Marketing and BD, <a href="https://sungreenpower.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sungreen Power &amp; Renewable Energy</a>; and Terance Alex Founder and CEO, <a href="https://wattsun.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wattsun Energy</a>.</p>
<p>Post the session, there will be a tea break for networking.</p>
<p>This break will be followed by a session on <strong>‘Clean Power Purchase – Switching to Renewable Energy and Optimizing Savings’</strong> featuring Seshagiri Meka, Managing Director, Winsol Cleantech; Amit Kumar, Managing Director, <a href="https://www.altilium.co.in/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Altilium Energie</a>; and Rahul Makahaniya, CMO, <a href="https://www.soleosenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soleos Solar Energy</a>, as panelists.</p>
<p>This session will be followed by another one on <strong>‘Attractive Financing Options – Easy and Affordable Green Loans,’</strong> featuring MBL Khan, Deputy General Manager, <a href="https://www.sidbi.in/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Small Industries Development Bank of India</a>; Sankara Subramanian V, Assistant General Manager, <a href="https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Bank of India</a>; Purushotham A P, Assistant General Manager-Assets, <a href="https://www.idbibank.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IDBI</a>, and S N Balaji, Assistant General Manager, <a href="https://bankofmaharashtra.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bank of Maharashtra</a>.</p>
<p>There will be a networking lunch break from 2:10 PM to 3:10 PM.</p>
<p>All the panelists will be available to answer questions after the sessions.</p>
<p><strong>Who should attend?</strong></p>
<p>C&amp;I business units with substantial power requirements seeking to reduce energy costs and transition to green energy will benefit considerably from this event. Clean energy solution providers looking to connect with these consumers will also find the meet of immense value.</p>
<p>Consultants, energy auditors, equipment and component manufacturers, lenders, investors, and industry associates are also welcome to attend. Key decision-makers, including facility and plant managers, C-level executives, engineers, and procurement managers from C&amp;I businesses, will benefit from this event.</p>
<p>Attendees can expect to find optimal solutions for purchasing low-cost, reliable, and clean power, as well as gain insights into the evolving energy market. The meet will also address ways to navigate technological and financial challenges during the clean energy transition, with valuable insights from industry leaders and experts.</p>
<p>You can read the detailed agenda <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/c-and-i-clean-energy-meet-2025-coimbatore/agenda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Interested entities can register for the event by writing to <a href="mailto:nived@mercomindia.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">events@mercomindia.com.</a></p>


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					</table><p>Mercom India is hosting the fourth edition of ‘<a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/c-and-i-clean-energy-meet-2025-pune/agenda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet</a>’ in Pune, Maharashtra, on May 16, 2025.</p>
<p>The event is supported by the Deccan Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (<a href="https://dcciapune.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DCCIA</a>), Pune, the Tool and Gauge Manufacturers Association of India (<a href="https://www.tagmaindia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TAGMA</a>), and the Pimpri Chinchwad Chamber of Industries, Commerce, Services and Agriculture (<a href="https://pccicsa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PCCICSA</a>).</p>
<p>Registration for the day-long event will start at 9:30 AM at the Hotel Four Points by Sheraton.</p>
<p>These clean energy meets aim to provide commercial and industrial businesses with the best industry insights and tools they need to adopt clean energy solutions and lower their power costs.</p>
<p>The event will start at 10:30 AM with an inaugural session led by HP Srivastava, the vice chairman of DCCIA.</p>
<p>It will be followed by a session on <strong>‘Harnessing the green route to reducing electricity bills’ </strong> Shrikant Soni, the Head of Business Development at <a href="https://kalpapower.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kalpa Power, </a> Nandeesh Kumar HR, Director of Finance at <a href="https://emmvee.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emmvee Photovoltaic Power</a>, and Dhaval Jiyani, Chief Executive Officer of <a href="https://www.soleosenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soleos Solar Energy</a>, will participate in the session.</p>
<p>After the session, Kalpa Power will present a case study, which will be followed by another case study by <a href="https://enrichenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enrich Energy</a>.</p>
<p>Post the presentations, there will be a small tea break for networking. This will be followed by a session ‘<strong>Switching to renewable energy and optimizing savings.’ </strong>Raunak Muthiyan, Managing Director of Kalpa Power, Santosh Mahadik, Chief of solar park business of Enrich Energy, and Mangesh Joshi, AGM of <a href="https://gserenewables.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GSE Renewables</a>, will be the speakers.</p>
<p>Gautam Das, Co-founder and CEO at <a href="https://www.oorjan.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oorjan Cleantech,</a> Prabhakar Kumar Singh, AGM and Relationship Manager at <a href="https://onlinesbi.sbi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State Bank of India</a>, and Sudhir Kumar Sahoo, AGM at <a href="https://www.sidbi.in/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SIDBI</a>, will speak on ‘<strong>Easy and Affordable Green Loans’</strong>. This will be followed by a networking lunch break at 1:55 PM.</p>
<p>All the panelists will be available to answer questions after the sessions.</p>
<p><strong>Who should attend? </strong></p>
<p>Consumers in the C&amp;I sector with large power needs intending to switch to renewable energy sources will find the event of immense value. The event will not only provide insights into the various clean energy technologies businesses can adopt to switch to renewables, but also shed light on the various financing options available in the market to help them in their energy transition efforts.</p>
<p>The platform also offers an invaluable opportunity for clean energy solution providers to directly connect with C&amp;I consumers.</p>
<p>Equipment and component manufacturers, lenders, investors, industry associations, facility and plant managers, engineers, and procurement managers can network with their peers and share insights and exchange ideas during the event.</p>
<p>The event will be ideal for consumers looking for a seamless transition to clean energy, with expert help to navigate technological and financial challenges.</p>
<p>You can read the detailed agenda <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/c-and-i-clean-energy-meet-2025-pune/agenda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Interested entities can register for the event by writing to <a href="mailto:nived@mercomindia.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">events@mercomindia.com. </a></p>


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					</table><p>Mercom India is hosting the ‘<a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/c-and-i-clean-energy-meet-2025-mumbai">C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet</a>’ for the fourth year in Mumbai on April 17, 2025. The one-day event will be held at Ramada by Wyndham Navi Mumbai, and registrations will begin at 9:30 am.</p>
<p>Mercom aims to bring together some of India’s renowned renewable energy experts and consumers seeking optimal solutions to purchase low-cost, reliable, and clean power under one roof.</p>
<p>The first session, titled “Harnessing the Green Route to Reducing Electricity Bills,” will commence at 10:45 am and feature speakers Animesh Jain, Regional Head—West, <a href="https://www.adanisolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adani Solar</a>, Rounak Muthiyan, Managing Director, <a href="https://kalpapower.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kalpa Power</a>, and Vikash Kumar Upadhyay, VP Sales, <a href="https://swelectes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Swelect Energy Systems.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://kalpapower.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kalpa Power</a> will present a case study after this session explaining how to procure power through innovative long-term plans at competitive prices along with real-life use cases.</p>
<p>The second session, scheduled at noon, is on “<strong>Clean Power Purchase: Switching to Renewable Energy and Optimizing Savings</strong>.” It will be followed by a presentation of a case study from <a href="https://enrichenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enrich Energy</a>.</p>
<p>The third and final session, discussing “<strong>Attractive Financing Options &#8211; Easy and Affordable Green Loans</strong>,” will feature Abhay Dixit, Vice President &#8211; Business Development, <a href="https://www.siemens.com/in/en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Siemens</a> Financial Services, Vikas Agarwal, Co-founder and CBO <a href="https://creditfair.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credit Fair</a>, and Vijay Nar, AGM, <a href="https://www.sidbi.in/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SIDBI</a> as speakers.</p>
<p>All the speakers will be available to answer questions after the sessions.</p>
<p>Mumbai, India’s financial capital, hosts some of the largest corporations in the country and numerous small and medium-sized enterprises. The city has a wide range of specialized manufacturing industries, and regardless of segment and size, companies can save considerably on electricity costs by adopting clean energy.</p>
<p>Solar and energy storage systems offer long-term financial benefits, energy security, and protection against blackouts and brownouts, which can positively impact business performance.</p>
<p>The meeting will benefit C&amp;I businesses with large power capacities that aim to reduce their power costs. Lenders, investors, facility and project managers, engineers, procurement managers, and C-level executives of C&amp;I businesses will find the event helpful.</p>
<p>The meeting will also benefit consumers looking for low-cost and reliable clean power and interested in learning about the energy market’s evolution across the country.</p>
<p>Mercom’s C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet aims to provide a platform with knowledge and the tools to help C&amp;I buyers adopt clean energy. Solar solution providers, equipped with the technology and financial mechanisms, will be present to assist C&amp;I consumers transition to clean energy.</p>
<p>You can read the detailed agenda <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/c-and-i-clean-energy-meet-2025-mumbai/agenda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Interested entities can register for the event by writing to <a href="mailto:nived@mercomindia.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">events@mercomindia.com. </a></p>


Mercom to Host C&I Clean Energy Meet in Mumbai on April 17


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					</table><p>The world must add or replace 80 million kilometers of electricity grids by 2040 which are equal to all grids globally today to meet national climate targets and support energy security,  the International Energy Agency (<a href="https://www.iea.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IEA</a>) said in a report.</p>
<p>The IEA’s Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions report warned that unless policymakers and companies take swift action to improve and expand the world’s electricity grids,  efforts to tackle climate change and reliable supply of electricity could be put at risk.</p>
<p>The IEA’s first-of-its-kind stocktake of grids worldwide found that they are lagging behind compared to the growth rate of key clean energy technologies such as solar, wind, electric cars and heat pumps.</p>
<p>Unless there is greater policy attention and investment, these shortfalls regarding the reach and quality of grid infrastructure could make it difficult to achieve the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C.</p>
<p>The report recommends doubling the currently stagnated investments to more than $600 billion annually by 2030, while also making major changes in grid operation and regulation.</p>
<p>‘<a href="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/average-annual-turnover-by-region.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-59586 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/average-annual-turnover-by-region.png" alt="average annual turnover by region" width="730" height="397" srcset="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/average-annual-turnover-by-region.png 730w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/average-annual-turnover-by-region-300x163.png 300w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/average-annual-turnover-by-region-650x353.png 650w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/average-annual-turnover-by-region-624x339.png 624w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/average-annual-turnover-by-region-600x326.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Interconnection queues</strong></p>
<p>The report pointed out that 1,500 GW capacity of renewable projects at advanced stages of development are waiting grid connection. This is five times the amount of solar PV and wind capacity that was added worldwide last year.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cms.mercomindia.com/?attachment_id=59589"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-59589 size-full" src="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Capacity-of-renewable-energy-projects-in-connection-queues-selected-countries-by-.png" alt="Capacity of renewable energy projects in connection queues, selected countries by" width="748" height="382" srcset="https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Capacity-of-renewable-energy-projects-in-connection-queues-selected-countries-by-.png 748w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Capacity-of-renewable-energy-projects-in-connection-queues-selected-countries-by--300x153.png 300w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Capacity-of-renewable-energy-projects-in-connection-queues-selected-countries-by--650x332.png 650w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Capacity-of-renewable-energy-projects-in-connection-queues-selected-countries-by--624x319.png 624w, https://mercomindia.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Capacity-of-renewable-energy-projects-in-connection-queues-selected-countries-by--600x306.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px" /></a>Source: IEA</p>
<p>“The recent clean energy progress we have seen in many countries is unprecedented and cause for optimism, but it could be put in jeopardy if governments and businesses do not come together to ensure the world’s electricity grids are ready for the new global energy economy that is rapidly emerging,” said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.</p>
<p>For instance, in the United States alone, over 2 TW of generation and storage were <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/eases-connecting-renewable-projects-grid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">waiting</a> in line for interconnection at the end of 2022, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.</p>
<p>The grid congestion has also increasingly concerned system operators and policy makers, as electricity transfer capacity is not enough to transmit all available power from one point on the grid to another.</p>
<p>In advanced economies, electricity grids tend to be older, with infrastructure that has sometimes been operational for 50 years or more, mainly due to early electrification. However, there is a growing need to modernize this ageing infrastructure to enhance efficiency and reliability, and accommodate new energy resources. In total, only around 23% of the grid infrastructure in advanced economies is less than 10 years old, and more than 50% is more than 20 years old. In contrast, emerging market and development economies have newer grids with about 40% of their total grid infrastructure being less than 10 years old.</p>
<p>In September, Europe’s power industry <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/europes-power-sector-calls-for-ramping-up-aging-grid-infrastructure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">called</a> for ramping up investments in aging grid infrastructure by 84% every year until 2050.</p>
<p>The need for decisive action is urgent because of the long lead times for modernizing and extending grids. New grid infrastructure often takes 5 to 15 years to plan, permit and complete – compared with 1 to 5 years for new renewables projects and less than 2 years for new charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, the IEA report said.</p>


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