India is on an ambitious journey to achieve 1800 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2047

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is set to host a ‘Chintan Shivir’ on Nov 14-15 in Bhubaneswar.

This strategic gathering will focus on formulating actionable pathways to reach the 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 and advance towards the ambitious goal of 1800 GW by 2047.

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The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is organizing a two-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ on November 14-15, 2024, at ITC Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

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The event will concentrate on strategic approaches to achieve India’s renewable energy target of 500 GW by 2030 and advance toward the ambitious goal of 1800 GW by 2047.

The Shivir will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, at 9:00 AM on November 14.

Dignitaries addressing the event include the Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi; Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik; Odisha’s Energy Minister, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo; and MNRE Secretary, Shri Prashant Kumar Singh.

The Chintan Shivir will gather prominent decision-makers, financial institutions, industry leaders, CEOs, and key officials from central and state governments critical to India’s renewable energy transition.

Participants will engage in thematic sessions to brainstorm key and emerging issues in the sector, fostering collaboration toward India’s sustainable energy future.

The ‘Chintan Shivir’ organized by the MNRE will feature a series of key sessions addressing pivotal areas of India’s renewable energy strategy:

Day 1: November 14, 2024

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Targeting 1 crore rooftop solar installations
Solar Ancillary Manufacturing: Driving local production to support solar expansion
Land and Evacuation: Addressing key enablers for scaling utility-scale plants
From Mines to Modules: Establishing India as a global leader in solar manufacturing
India as a Wind Manufacturing Hub: Expanding India’s role in global wind energy production
Transmission Capacity Readiness: Aligning RE capacity growth with transmission infrastructure
Agricultural Solarization: Pathways for solar pumps, feeder solarization, and agrivoltaics integration
Offshore Wind Integration: Strategic approaches for grid integration of offshore wind energy

Day 2: November 15, 2024

Ensuring RE Offtake by DISCOMs: Overcoming bottlenecks and advancing distribution
National Bioenergy Program: Strengthening the role of biogas in India’s energy mix
Energy Storage Solutions: Exploring battery and pumped storage technologies
Small Hydro Power Strategy: Integrated planning for hydro power plants
Green Hydrogen Horizons: Building the electrolyzer ecosystem and an off-take roadmap
Solar Thermal in Decarbonization: Residential, industrial, and storage applications
RE Integration in Specialized Regions: Northeastern states, hill states, and islands
Financial Innovations: Developing finance and business models for RE projects
Workforce Development: Building a skilled workforce to support India’s energy transition

The Shivir will conclude with a valedictory session at 4:00 PM on November 15, where discussions will summarize key insights, strategies, and actionable takeaways from the two-day event.