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					</table><p>For commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) businesses in India, switching to renewable energy is not just inspired by environmental concerns but also a strategic business necessity. In the evolving global energy transition, companies that rely on clean energy sources in their operations find themselves at a distinct advantage over those that continue to use fossil fuels.</p>
<p>Mercom India is hosting the fourth event in the ‘<a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/c-and-i-clean-energy-meet-2025-hyderabad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet</a>’ series in Hyderabad on August 22, 2025, at the Hyatt Place Banjara Hills.</p>
<p>The platform will bring together representatives from C&amp;I businesses, renewable energy companies, and financial institutions to discuss the use of practical clean energy solutions.</p>
<p>The event will focus on how businesses can lower their power costs through rooftop solar, open access, and other mechanisms.</p>
<p>Registration for the day-long event will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by an inaugural session at 10:30 AM.</p>
<p>It will be followed by a session on <strong>“Rooftop Solar – Harnessing the Green Route to Reducing Electricity Bills.”</strong> The speakers are Bharat Singh TN, Director of Sales and Marketing at <a href="https://deye.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ningbo Deye</a>, Seshagiri Meka, Managing Director at Winsol Cleantech, and Nandeesh Kumar HR, Director of Finance at <a href="https://emmvee.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emmvee</a>.</p>
<p>Post the session, there will be a tea break for networking.</p>
<p>The break will be followed by the session on <strong>“Clean Power Purchase – Switching to Renewable Energy and Optimizing Savings.”</strong> The panelists are Yogish HN, Vice President at <a href="https://enerparc.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enerparc</a>; Rahul Makahaniya, Chief Marketing Officer at <a href="https://www.soleosenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soleos Solar Energy</a>; and Vikram Malkotia, Vice President at <a href="https://upcrenewables.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UPC Renewables India</a>.</p>
<p>The third session, titled <strong>“Attractive Financing Options – Easy and Affordable Green Loans,”</strong> will feature K Prabhudasu, Chief Manager at <a href="https://bankofmaharashtra.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bank of Maharashtra</a>, and Piyush Bang, Chief Manager at <a href="https://creditfair.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Credit Fair</a>.</p>
<p>The day will conclude with a networking lunch break between 2:10 PM and 3:10 PM.</p>
<p>The discussions will highlight how C&amp;I entities, large institutions, and even residential apartment complexes are increasingly shifting to clean energy sources to cut costs compared to traditional grid tariffs. Rooftop solar is considered one of the most cost-effective and environmentally sound solutions for businesses seeking to lower their energy bills.</p>
<p>Key renewable energy stakeholders, consultants, manufacturers, lenders, and plant managers will attend the Clean Energy Meet. Attendees can benefit from insightful sessions focusing on delivering practical solutions for sourcing reliable, low-cost clean power. The sessions will also explore clean energy technology options and ways to finance renewable energy projects at competitive interest rates.</p>
<p>You can read the detailed agenda <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/c-and-i-clean-energy-meet-2025-hyderabad/agenda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>


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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 ‘<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>


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