India is undergoing a significant energy transformation, driven by its steadfast commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The country’s journey to a sustainable energy future is critical for both its own development and for global progress in combating climate change. This transformation spans across sectors, with a strong emphasis on energy access, efficiency, and supply chain security, ensuring that economic growth remains inclusive and sustainable.

To achieve these goals, India has set an ambitious target of reaching 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, positioning itself as a hub for clean energy investments and innovations. In the last five years, the sector has attracted over USD 10 billion in foreign direct investment, demonstrating its growing potential. The government is also focusing on advancing clean energy through initiatives like offshore wind development, hydrogen valleys, electric mobility expansion, battery energy storage systems, and green hydrogen adoption.

However, achieving India’s energy transition will require overcoming significant challenges, including barriers in manufacturing, finance, infrastructure, and policy frameworks.

Renewable Energy Manufacturing: One critical aspect of this transformation is India’s focus on domestic manufacturing, which aims to reduce dependence on imports for critical technologies and promote indigenous ecosystem in sectors like green hydrogen, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructure. This self-reliance will be key to achieving long-term energy security and supporting India’s net-zero ambitions.

Transitioning of Traditional Sectors: While India makes strides in renewable energy, the thermal energy sector remains a key pillar of its energy strategy. Balancing the transition to renewable energy with a resilient and emission-reduced thermal power will be crucial to ensuring grid stability and energy security.

International Dynamics: International dynamics, including shifts in U.S. climate policy, trade relations, and global technology markets, will also influence India’s energy strategy. This is particularly true for market access and technology trade, which will be vital to accelerating India’s transition to a low-carbon future.

The 6th CII International Energy Conference & Exhibition (IECE) aims to convene policymakers, industry, researchers, and innovators to explore scalable, sustainable solutions for India’s energy transition.

IECE will provide a unique platform for stakeholders to Engage in transformative dialogues, Energize clean energy ecosystems, and Empower communities to accelerate India’s transition to net zero.

• Facilitating dialogue on energy transitions aligned with net-zero ambitions
• Integrating global energy transition solutions into India’s industry practices
• Showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions for clean energy adoption
• Highlighting investment opportunities across renewable energy value chains
• Exploring pathways to develop resilient and self-reliant supply chains
• Strengthening international collaboration to drive innovation, trade, and economies of scale