Lucknow: To highlight the emerging business and trade opportunities in the solar and renewable energy segment in Uttar Pradesh and other states, a national Solar Summit is being organised in Lucknow this week.
The three-day event, being hosted by Indian Industries Association (IIA), would be inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on April 24, 2015.
The summit would educate households who want to install solar power system; industries who want to use solar energy as an alternative for conventional power supply; industrialist who wants to set up solar power plants; and entrepreneurs looking for opportunities in solar energy to set up solar equipment manufacturing facilities.
The UP government has zealously taken up the agenda of augmenting solar power generation and consumption, both on-grid and off-grid. The government has announced its solar energy policy, which promises incentives to entrepreneurs setting up solar power plants.
Besides, the state is promoting rooftop solar plants to allow small companies and individuals harness solar radiation to generate power for personal energy consumption. This would not only provide a green and renewable energy source, but also lessen burden on grid.
The 2nd edition of North India Solar Summit (NISS) is being hosted by IIA in collaboration with the state nodal agency, UP New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA).
The summit would witness the participation of equipment suppliers, distributors, advisory groups, support agencies and organisations associated with the energy sector.
The 42 exhibitors, including Aliter from Spain and other national-level solar power companies/organisations, are coming to display their products & services, senior IIA official Prashant Bhatiya said.
The event would provide a platform for new opportunities, build relationships and establish partnerships in research, development, manufacturing and distribution in the field of solar energy across the country.
A seminar on ‘Rooftop Solar Policy’ would be a special component of the summit for investors and entrepreneurs.
All major energy related departments and agencies, including UP Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC), UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), distribution companies (Discoms), UPNEDA and banks would explain the nuances of new policy and help prospective entrepreneurs firm up their solar energy based business plans.
Sessions would be dedicated to B2B meetings, networking, building awareness and educating people about the benefits of solar energy.
