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					</table><p>Mercom India has announced the winners of the sixth edition of its annual renewable energy industry awards at the <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Renewables Summit 2026</a> in New Delhi.</p>
<p>The awards were presented by Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, honoring organizations that have made notable contributions to India’s clean energy transition.</p>
<p>The awards evaluated the projects on their uniqueness, execution challenges, complexity, and measurable economic and environmental impact.</p>
<p>The winners of the sixth annual Mercom India Awards are:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.tatapower.com/renewables" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Tata Power Renewables</strong></a> won the <strong>Best Large-Scale Solar Project</strong> award for a 1 GW solar project, executed in full compliance with domestic content requirements. The project was also India’s largest single solar engineering, procurement, and construction order.</p>
<p><strong>Ab Energia Solutions</strong> won the <strong>Commercial and Industrial Project (Rooftop)</strong> award for its 23.02 MW rooftop solar system at Jindal Stainless’s manufacturing campus in Jajpur, Odisha. The project is the largest C&amp;I rooftop solar installation in the state.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.tatapower.com/renewables" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>TrueRE Oriana Power</strong></a> won the <strong>Best Commercial and Industrial Project (Ground-Mount)</strong> award for a 110.5 MW captive solar project developed across two locations in Rajasthan for the JK Cement Group. The project was designed to support the company’s energy-intensive manufacturing and grinding operations through long-term integration of solar power. It is also Rajasthan’s first long-term open access approval under the group captive framework.</p>
<p><a href="https://wattsun.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WattSun Energy</strong></a> won the <strong>Best Residential Project </strong>award for an integrated residential rooftop project in India that combines solar power, battery storage, electric vehicle charging, and sustainable energy use within a single residential ecosystem.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.adanigreenenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Adani Green Energy</strong></a> won the <strong>Best Hybrid Project</strong> award for its Khavda hybrid renewable energy project, which marks a defining shift in large-scale clean energy deployment. Spanning 538 square kilometers, the site ranks among the largest energy infrastructure developments ever attempted worldwide.</p>
<p><a href="https://kosolenergie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kosol Energie</strong></a> won the <strong>Best Engineered Project</strong> award for its 15 MW DC solar project developed for Gujarat State Fertilizers &amp; Chemicals at the Charanka Solar Park. This project highlights its first large-scale solar tracker deployment, demonstrating advanced utility-scale solar engineering, optimized land utilization, and high-efficiency power generation through innovative tracker integration.</p>
<p><a href="https://kosolenergie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>SuryaLogix</strong></a> won the <strong>Best Innovation (Product)</strong> award for its SuryaLogix Master Power Plant Controller. The controller is a next-generation centralized platform designed to manage complex hybrid renewable energy projects as a single unified system. Unlike conventional controllers that operate solar, wind, and storage assets independently, the platform enables coordinated control across geographically dispersed assets through one intelligent control layer.</p>
<p><a href="https://rayspowerinfra.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rays Power Infra</strong></a> won the <strong>Best Energy Storage Project</strong> award for commissioning a 600 kW/3,000 kWh vanadium redox flow battery system for NTPC. The project was commissioned at a time when long-duration energy storage was still in its early stages in India. It uses a differentiated chemistry focused on long life, safety, and large-scale grid applications, demonstrating how flow battery technologies can support renewable energy integration and future grid stability.</p>
<p><a href="https://rayspowerinfra.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Serentica Renewables</strong></a> won the <strong>Deal of the Year (Strategic)</strong> award for its acquisition of Statkraft’s 1 GW solar and wind project pipeline in Rajasthan, which increased its operational capacity to 1.5 GW.</p>
<p><a href="https://aseeminfra.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Aseem Infrastructure Finance</strong></a> won the <strong>Deal of the Year (Financial)</strong> award for sanctioning $75 million in debt financing to Vedanta for a landmark power purchase agreement with a project special purpose vehicle for its aluminum plant in Odisha.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.reslink.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Reslink Energy</strong></a> won the <strong>Emerging Startup Technology of the Year</strong> award. The company offers what it describes as the world’s first solar design platform with full 3D rooftop modeling on a mobile phone, without requiring a desktop, aerial imagery, or LiDAR. Installers can mark roof edges on-site, and the system constructs surface geometry in real time, places panels, and automatically detects obstructions.</p>
<p>To celebrate research and development in India, Mercom India added the following two new award categories this year.</p>
<p>The Energy Consortium at IIT Madras won the <strong>Research-to-Innovation award</strong>. The team demonstrated a 10 kW/50 kWh vanadium redox flow battery system at the High Energy Batteries site in Trichy. The system includes an indigenously developed low-cost membrane separator and an engineering improvement to address electrolyte shifting.</p>
<p><a href="https://iitgn.ac.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>IIT Gandhinagar</strong></a> won the <strong>Clean Energy Research Impact</strong> award for VidyutAI, a smart energy management system that combines AI-based optimization, renewable energy control, digital twins, and real-time monitoring within a single user-centric portal. The platform provides insights across multiple renewable energy and storage projects simultaneously.</p>


Mercom India Unveils Winners of 2026 Renewable Energy Industry Awards


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					</table><p>Mercom India&#8217;s sixth edition of its flagship event, the <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Renewables Summit</a>, will be held on July 1 and 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi.</p>
<p>A key event in India&#8217;s renewable energy calendar, the Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, developers, manufacturers, and technology providers to exchange insights and discuss the next phase of India&#8217;s clean energy growth.</p>
<p>Over the past five editions, the event has established itself as an influential forum for examining how policy goals can translate into project execution, investment decisions, and market expansion.</p>
<p>The Summit comes at a critical stage as India works toward its national clean energy targets. These include achieving 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, installing 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, reducing the economy&#8217;s emissions intensity, and reaching net-zero emissions by 2070.</p>
<p>The two-day event will provide a platform to assess progress toward these goals and discuss the policy, regulatory, financial, and technological changes needed to support the sector&#8217;s next phase.</p>
<p>The Summit will feature high-level <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026/agenda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">panel discussions</a> on recent and upcoming policy shifts across key segments, including solar, wind, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and clean energy manufacturing.</p>
<p>Discussions will cover regulatory developments, project execution challenges, grid infrastructure, financing trends, technology adoption, supply chain constraints, and the investments required to support India&#8217;s renewable energy expansion.</p>
<p>For the first time, the Summit will also feature focused panel discussions and <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026/workshop-register" target="_blank" rel="noopener">workshops</a> addressing practical challenges across manufacturing, workforce development, and project procurement.</p>
<p>The session titled “Building a Globally Competitive Solar Manufacturing Ecosystem in India: A Practical Roadmap from Factory Design to Ramp-Up” will be held on July 1 at 12:30 PM. This will examine the requirements for scaling domestic solar manufacturing capacity.</p>
<p>Another session, “Bridging the Renewable Energy Talent Gap: Aligning Academia with Industry Needs,” will be held on July 2 at 12:30 PM. It will focus on workforce readiness, industry requirements, and the role of academic institutions in supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector.</p>
<p>The workshop titled “Procurement Without Compromise: A Practical Workshop on Module Quality and Reliability” will be held on July 2 at 3:00 PM. It will address module quality, reliability standards, procurement best practices, and risk mitigation for project developers and buyers.</p>
<p>The event will be built around Mercom India&#8217;s proprietary research and market intelligence. Sessions will draw on exclusive data and insights across major renewable energy segments, providing attendees with a data-backed view of market trends, risks, and opportunities.</p>
<p>Attendees will hear directly from senior executives, government officials, investors, and industry experts shaping India&#8217;s energy transition. They will be able to exchange ideas, understand emerging technologies and financing models, and connect with decision-makers involved in project development and policy implementation.</p>
<p>The Summit will also offer networking opportunities for industry leaders and participants across the renewable energy value chain.</p>
<p>The 2026 Summit will host two parallel events: the sixth Mercom India Awards and the Renewable Energy Exhibition.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/awards/mercom-india-awards-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Awards</a>, recognized as one of the solar industry&#8217;s most prestigious accolades, will honor outstanding achievements and spotlight companies and individuals driving the sector&#8217;s growth.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026/exhibitor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Renewable Energy Exhibition</a> will feature leading renewable energy companies showcasing solutions and services across solar, wind, energy storage, grid technologies, and other clean energy segments.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register now</a> to attend the event and help shape the future of India&#8217;s renewable energy sector.</p>


Mercom Renewables Summit Returns for its Sixth Edition in July 2026


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					</table><p>The sixth edition of Mercom India’s flagship <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Renewables Summit</a> has been rescheduled to July 1-2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi, from July 9-10.</p>
<p>Each year, the Summit convenes policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and technology providers to advance the shared goal of building India’s clean energy future. It serves as a platform to turn policy vision into actionable strategies and bankable opportunities. In 2026, the Summit sharpens that focus with a forward-looking agenda centered on execution, scalable solutions, and accelerating the transition from ambition to deployment.</p>
<p>This year’s expanded agenda introduces additional sessions focused on how India’s renewable industry is progressing toward a fully integrated manufacturing ecosystem. Attendees will gain access to Mercom India’s exclusive research, insights into the policy framework shaping investment and private-sector growth, and a closer look at the technologies driving India’s sustainability transition.</p>
<p>During the event, attendees will hear diverse perspectives from investors, developers, manufacturers, and policymakers while networking with industry leaders. The Summit offers direct engagement with decision-makers shaping policy and driving transactions, while delivering practical insights into emerging technologies, evolving market dynamics, and financing strategies influencing the renewable energy sector.</p>
<p>Participants will gain on-the-ground perspectives on key challenges and opportunities, supported by Mercom India’s real-time market intelligence and research. An expanded exhibit floor will foster deeper engagement with industry leaders and company representatives, featuring leading firms showcasing solutions and services across components, project development, digital tools, and operations.</p>
<p>The speaker lineup will include senior executives, government officials, developers, manufacturers, lenders, and institutional buyers, offering a rare opportunity to engage directly with the stakeholders shaping India’s renewable energy landscape.</p>
<p>The Mercom India Awards return to recognize outstanding achievements and highlight transformative contributions across the renewable energy sector. <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Registration</a> for the 2026 Summit is now open.</p>


Mercom India’s Renewables Summit Sixth Edition Rescheduled to July 1-2, 2026


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					</table><p>Mercom India’s flagship <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Renewables Summit</a> returns for its sixth edition on July 01–02, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi, reaffirming its premier position in the country’s clean energy events calendar.</p>
<p>Each year, the Summit convenes policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and technology providers to discuss ways to translate policy ambition into tangible outcomes. The 2026 Summit advances that mission with a fresh agenda designed to drive execution and scale.</p>
<p>This year’s expanded agenda features additional sessions that put a sharper spotlight on how India’s renewable industry is advancing toward a fully integrated manufacturing ecosystem. Attendees at the event will have access to Mercom India’s exclusive research, gain insight into the policies driving investment and creating opportunities for private sector growth, and discover the technologies being integrated into India’s sustainability journey.</p>
<p>During the event, attendees will gain diverse perspectives from investors, developers, manufacturers, and policymakers while networking with the industry’s elite.</p>
<p>The event will enable participants to connect directly with decision-makers who can get deals done and influence policy. They can gain unrivalled insights into the future of renewables, cutting-edge technologies, the latest trends, and financing strategies.</p>
<p>Attendees can also benefit from gaining a broad insight into on-the-ground challenges and opportunities, as well as Mercom India’s real-time intelligence and market perspectives.</p>
<p>They can also visit an expanded exhibit floor designed to foster deeper connections with industry leaders and company representatives. The exhibition will feature leading companies showcasing solutions and services spanning components, project execution, digital tools, and operations.</p>
<p>The Summit’s speaker lineup will include senior executives, government officials, developers, manufacturers, lenders, and institutional buyers, offering a rare opportunity to compare notes with decision-makers shaping India’s renewable energy trajectory.</p>
<p>The Mercom India Awards return to celebrate exemplary achievements and spotlight transformative work across the sector. <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/mercom-india-renewables-summit-2026/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Registration</a> for the 2026 Summit is now open.</p>



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					</table><p>Mercom India’s fifth edition of its flagship event, the <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/renewables-summit-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Renewables Summit</a>, will be held on July 24 and 25, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi.</p>
<p>Recognized as a cornerstone of India’s renewable energy calendar, the Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to exchange insights and drive progress toward a sustainable energy future. Over the past four years, the event has established itself as an influential forum to discuss ways to turn policy goals into practical outcomes.</p>
<p>The event comes at a critical moment when India is working toward ambitious national clean energy targets. These include achieving 50% energy from renewables by 2030, installing 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity, including 450 GW from renewable sources, reducing the carbon intensity of the economy by 45%, cutting projected carbon emissions by one billion tons, and reaching net-zero emissions by 2070.</p>
<p>The Summit will serve as a platform to assess progress on these goals and shape future policy and investment decisions.</p>
<p>The two-day event will feature high-level panel discussions on the implications of recent and upcoming policy shifts, spanning key technologies such as solar, wind, energy storage, and green hydrogen.</p>
<p>Discussions will explore the regulatory landscape, technological innovations, supply chain hurdles, infrastructure development, and the investments necessary to support India’s evolving renewable energy ecosystem.</p>
<p>The event is built around Mercom India’s proprietary research and market intelligence. All sessions are shaped by exclusive data and insights that cover every major renewable energy segment.</p>
<p>Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from senior executives, government officials, and investors who are shaping India’s energy landscape. They will be able to exchange ideas, gain insights into the latest technologies and financing strategies, and connect with decision-makers who are driving real-world outcomes.</p>
<p>The Summit will also offer opportunities for industry leaders and participants to network. The 2025 Summit will also host three side events: the fifth Mercom India Awards, the third edition of the Cleantech Startup Pitch Competition, and the inaugural Renewable Energy Exhibition.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/awards/mercom-india-awards-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercom India Awards</a>, recognized as one of the solar industry’s most prestigious accolades, will honor outstanding achievements and spotlight the sector’s transformation.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/startup" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cleantech Startup Pitch Competition</a> will showcase innovative startups, allowing them to present their novel technologies and solutions to potential investors, fostering further innovation and growth.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/renewables-summit-2025/exhibitor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Expo</a> will feature 50+ leading renewable energy companies showcasing a range of cutting-edge solutions and services, providing a valuable platform for networking and lead generation.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/renewables-summit-2025/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register now</a> to attend the event and contribute to shaping the future of India’s vibrant renewable energy landscape.</p>


Mercom Renewables Summit Returns for its Fifth Edition in July 2025


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					</table><p>Mercom India is calling for nominations for its third annual ‘Mercom India Awards.’ The awards will be given at Mercom’s flagship event, the Mercom India Renewables Summit, and recognizes the exceptional achievement and technological innovations by companies that are contributing to India’s clean energy industry and helping drive the country forward in its energy transition.</p>
<p>The awards this year will highlight the remarkable commitments of organizations and individuals that have helped accelerate India’s environmental goals and grow local economies through innovation and leadership and through the advancement of renewable energy across the country.</p>
<p>The awards will focus on the uniqueness, challenges, and complexities of each project, and their economic, environmental, and social impact.</p>
<p>The awards will cover broader renewable energy segments and include 11 different categories.</p>
<p>The award categories are:</p>
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<li>Best Large-Scale Project</li>
<li>Best C&amp;I Project (Rooftop)</li>
<li>Best C&amp;I Project (Ground-mount)</li>
<li>Best Residential Project</li>
<li>Best Off-grid Project</li>
<li>Best Hybrid Project</li>
<li>Best Engineered Project</li>
<li>Best Innovation – Product</li>
<li>Deal of the Year (Strategic)</li>
<li>Deal of the Year (Financial)</li>
<li>Energy Transition</li>
</ul>
<p>In 2023, a new award category, Energy Transition, has been included to recognize companies that have demonstrated exemplary efforts in helping India transition toward a more sustainable and decarbonized future.</p>
<p>The nominations will be accepted through March 31, 2023, and finalists will be announced during the in-person awards ceremony to be held on April 26, 2023, at the Mercom India Renewables Summit at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.</p>
<p>Mercom, a clean energy communications and research firm, has played a leading role in helping shape India’s energy transformation by delivering timely and relevant market intelligence, news, and advisory services for over a decade.</p>
<p>Priya Sanjay, Managing Director, Mercom India, commented, “We have been tracking India’s clean energy transition closely for over a decade and are proud to laud companies and individuals that are contributing to the diversified and resilient economic growth of the country through their work in the clean energy space.”</p>
<p>The 2023 winners will join the previously <a href="https://mercomindia.com/mercom-india-solar-awards-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recognized</a> organizations from past Mercom India Awards, including Adani Green Energy, NTPC Limited, Ciel et Terre Solar, Reliance New Energy Solar, and ENGIE.</p>
<p>For award nomination and event details, click <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/awards/mercom-india-awards-2023/nomination-form" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>


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