Sustainable Project Developers Association

Association of Sustainable Projects Developers, manufacturers, consultants etc. committed towards the growth of clean energy sector.

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India’s clean energy transition is shaping the nation’s economic growth and energy security.

At SPDA Annual Meet 2026, policymakers and industry leaders came together to advance priorities around capacity expansion, domestic manufacturing, supply chain resilience and future ready energy systems.

SPDA continues to enable alignment across stakeholders to support India’s long term clean energy vision.

Your perspective on the next phase of this journey is valuable.

@SantoshSarangii @TheVineetMittal @Sandkash09

[Sustainable Project Developers Association @spda_solar]

A significant milestone in India’s climate cooperation journey.

SPDA welcomes the adoption of the Rules of Implementation for the India–Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. Beyond strengthening international carbon market cooperation, this framework can play a pivotal role in improving the economics of green hydrogen, green ammonia, and other green derivatives, supporting India's ambition to emerge as a global hub for green molecule production and exports.

SPDA has consistently engaged with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and international partners to advance the development of credible and transparent carbon market frameworks. The adoption of these implementation rules marks an important step in strengthening international cooperation on climate action.

Countries are moving from climate commitments to implementation. Collaborative mechanisms such as the JCM can play an important role in delivering measurable emissions reductions while supporting national development priorities.

SPDA will continue extending its support in achieving similar milestones in future as well.

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Mr. Ravi Verma, Member – Governing Council, SPDA, led an insightful session on “Utility-Scale Renewables: Scaling Capacity with Stability”, at the REconnect Annual Flagship Summit & Expo 2026

He highlighted the need to expand renewable energy capacity while ensuring a stable and reliable power system. His insights also focused on the integration of storage solutions, investment support and the development of a resilient clean energy ecosystem.

As Industry Partner, SPDA extends our sincere gratitude to the esteemed panellists for bringing their unique insights and perspectives.
Sabyasachi Majumdar, Senior Director, CareEdge Group
Mahima Bhargava, Head – Energy Transition Strategy and New Platforms, Reliance Infrastructure
Sandeep Kashyap, Chief Executive Officer, Purvah Green (RPSG Group)
Saurabh Gupta, Head of Revenues, India and Southeast Asia, ENGIE India
Vaibhav Roongta, Chief Business Officer, Rays Power Infra Limited
Anish Pasrija, Head – BD, Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Business Alliances, Essar Renewables.
Harendra Tomar, Leader- Business Development, Sungrow.

@RKV009 @Sandkash09 @CareEdge_Group @RinfraOfficial @rpsggroup @ENGIEINDIA @RaysPowerInfra @Sungrow_Power @IndiaEnergyNews

[Sustainable Project Developers Association @spda_solar]

At the Uttar Pradesh Energy Expo 2026, SPDA brought industry voices together to spotlight the future of the agri-energy transition.

The discussion focused on how Uttar Pradesh can unlock its immense renewable energy potential through agrivoltaics, smart solar technologies, and digital solutions that strengthen the connection between farms, communities, and the grid.

As Knowledge Partner, SPDA continues to enable conversations that drive innovation, sustainability, and practical pathways for a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Gratitude to our Panelists & Moderator:
Shri Pankaj Kumar, CGM, @NABARDOnline - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, RO-Lucknow
Shri Vivek Saraf Founder, SunSeed APV
Shri Ratan Agrahari, Founder & CEO, Solar Corner Energy Pvt Ltd
Smt. Shivi Jindal, Vice President - Agrivoltaics, Saev Pvt Ltd
Shri Sunil Kumar Upadhyay, Managing Director, Bankey Bihari Renewable Energy India Pvt Ltd
Shri Abhishek Kumar, Partner, @TrilegalLaw
Shri Rahul Kale, Founder & CEO, Sunpower
Shri Sushil Kumar, AGM, NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Session Moderator:
Shri Ravi Verma @RKV009, Member - Governing Council, Sustainable Projects Developers Association (SPDA)

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[Sustainable Project Developers Association @spda_solar]

Uttar Pradesh has strong potential to lead India's utility-scale solar growth.

At the UP Solar Leadership Forum at UPEX2026, in a session curated by SPDA as Knowledge Partner, industry and policy voices converged on one point: grid readiness, policy stability, and industry collaboration will define the pace of this transition.

Gratitude to our panellists and moderator:

- Shri Onkar Yadav, CEO, Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (Joint Venture of NHPC Limited and UPNEDA)
- Shri Deepak Raizada, Director (Corporate Planning), Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation ( Uppcl )
- Shri Abhishek Moza, Joint Director (Transmission, Operation & Planning), Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC)
- Shri Alok Singh, Head of Business Development (DBU), Fourth Partner Energy
- Shri Pushpender Singh Bais, CSMO, SAEL Industries Limited
- Shri Praveen Kumar Jain, Solar Head, Microtek International Pvt Ltd.
- Dr. Priyanka Sharma, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

- Moderator: Shri Mohammad Saif, Partner, EY

@UPNEDA_Agency @BSUL_ @UPPCLLKO @4PEL_Energy @SAEL_India @MicrotekOfcl @IIML @msaif26 @SolarQuarter

[Sustainable Project Developers Association @spda_solar]

At the REConnect Annual Flagship Summit & Expo, Mr. Ravi Verma (Member Governing Council, SPDA) moderated the vital panel discussion on "Utility-Scale Renewables: Scaling Capacity with Stability."

The session brought together sector experts to dissect the technological investments, hybrid storage infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks required to build a resilient, secure, and future-ready green power grid.

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India's Next Power Boom Will Be Powered by Three Forces: Heat, AI and Energy Security

Something important is happening in India’s power sector.

India’s peak power demand touched 270.82 GW on May 21, after rising sharply over the previous few days and nearly reaching the government’s projected peak for the season.

This is not just a summer record. It is a signal of how rapidly India’s energy landscape is changing.

For years, we believed electricity demand would rise because of industrialisation, railways, urbanisation and economic growth. That story continues. But now, three additional forces are accelerating demand at an entirely different scale: heat, AI and energy security.

The first is heat.

Every summer is reminding us that cooling in India is no longer a luxury. It is becoming basic infrastructure. India already sells nearly 15 million air-conditioners every year, yet household AC penetration is still only around 8%. Which means the real cooling wave is still ahead of us.

The second is AI.

Behind every AI system, data centre and digital platform sits one foundational requirement: reliable electricity.

India already generates enormous digital activity, yet a large share of global data-centre capacity still sits outside India. If India creates the data, India must also process it, store it and power it within India.

Data sovereignty without energy sovereignty will always remain incomplete.

The third is energy security.

The recent demand peak showed two realities simultaneously. Solar power is now contributing meaningfully during daytime demand hours, which is a major achievement for India. But thermal power continues to provide the stability and reliability the grid still depends on.

Which is why the old renewable-versus-thermal debate no longer helps.

India’s real challenge is building an energy system that is clean, reliable, flexible and secure at the same time through storage, pumped hydro, transmission, smart grids, flexible thermal power and round-the-clock renewable energy.

Because the next decade will not be shaped only by countries that build advanced AI systems. It will be shaped by countries that can reliably power AI, industry, cooling and economic growth at scale.

That is the real energy transition.

[Sustainable Project Developers Association @spda_solar]

The acceleration of India's clean energy transition is being engineered right now.
SPDA is live at the REConnect Annual Flagship Summit & Expo 2026, serving as the official Industry Association Partner. We are bringing together critical dialogues that translate long-term national net-zero targets into commercial, ground-level execution.

Stay tuned as we drive the conversation forward with the pioneers of the Indian green energy sector.
21st-22nd May 2026 I New Delhi

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[Sustainable Project Developers Association @spda_solar]

Scaling solar in Uttar Pradesh is now an execution challenge, not just a capacity ambition.

At the UP Solar Leadership Forum, part of Uttar Pradesh Energy Expo 2026, SPDA is convening policy and industry leadership to focus on what will truly unlock the next phase of growth — from land and transmission readiness to capital structures and project execution.

This is where the conversation moves from targets to delivery.

8th May 2026 | 11:20 – 12:10 IST
Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow

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[Sustainable Project Developers Association @spda_solar]

Unlocking Agri Energy Synergies in Uttar Pradesh through PM KUSUM and Agrivoltaics.

SPDA, as Knowledge Partner at the Uttar Pradesh Energy Expo 2026, is curating a focused discussion on how agriculture and solar can come together to drive the next phase of distributed clean energy growth.

The session brings together industry leaders to explore how policy support, financing models and on ground implementation can accelerate the adoption of agrivoltaics and farmer centric solar solutions.

Day 2 | 7–9 May 2026 | 14:30 – 15:10 hrs Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow
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