The SolarQuarter Leadership Meet: Uttar Pradesh took place on 27th, September 2024 at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The event attracted exhibitors from various northern states, including Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Companies from Uttar Pradesh showed great interest in attending the conference, demonstrating their commitment to the solar industry.
The event was supported by SolarQuarter’s lead partners, including Sungrow who felicitated the guest of honor. The chief guests included Shri Manish Rawat, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Pawan Singh Chauhan, a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) of Uttar Pradesh, and Shri Er. Awanish Kumar Singh, also an MLC from Uttar Pradesh.
Shri Manish Rawat, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Uttar Pradesh said the significance of solar energy in the renewable energy sector is undoubtedly a significant step forward. Events like this create numerous opportunities for renewable energy. He invites all investors to consider investing in my legislative assembly constituency. The Capital Region – Sitapur Road in Sidhauli has the potential to be developed as a hub for investments in the future. He wishes Shri Vijay Gulati, MD of Firstview Group, and their entire team a successful event. Moving forward, and will continue to collaborate with SolarQuarter on such initiatives as a representative of the Uttar Pradesh government alongside investors and solar energy companies”
Other prominent speakers came from companies and organizations like Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited, OMC Power, Sunsure Energy, AMPIN Energy Transition, HFM Solar, and VN Saur Urja Project Pvt. Ltd. These experts shared their insights and discussed the growth and future of solar power in the state.
During the event, Chief Guest Shri Pawan Singh Chauhan (MLC, Uttar Pradesh) urged solar companies to demonstrate integrity in their work to build customer confidence. This, he emphasized, will help Uttar Pradesh grow its solar industry and become a leading solar power state.
Chief Guest Shri Er. Awanish Kumar Singh (MLC, Uttar Pradesh) remarked, “Since 2017, Uttar Pradesh has undergone a significant transformation in solar energy adoption. In Rae Bareli, most of the schools, except for the larger ones that typically consume around 100 kW, have installed solar panels. The next phase will focus on Hardoi and Barabanki, where we aim to collaborate with industry stakeholders to facilitate solar installations. Installers won’t need to invest upfront; we will provide the land—just bring the solar panels. Our goal is to ensure that Uttar Pradesh becomes a net-zero state ahead of the nation.”
Vijay Gulati, Managing Director of Firstview Group, also addressed the gathering and felicitated the chief guest. He highlighted that Uttar Pradesh is one of the top emerging states in the country for solar power. He reaffirmed Firstview’s commitment to supporting the growth of solar energy in the state. Gulati also announced plans to host more solar events in various cities across Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi and Ayodhya, to further promote the solar sector.
The primary aim of the event was to bring together key stakeholders from different parts of Uttar Pradesh and other northern states. This included solar independent power producers (IPPs), component suppliers, inverter suppliers, module manufacturers, policymakers, and investors such as banks. By creating a platform for these stakeholders to network and collaborate, the event sought to push the growth of solar energy in Uttar Pradesh to new heights.
The conference focused on several important areas, including solar policy and project dialogue, solar net-zero strategies, and insights from EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contractors. These sessions helped participants gain valuable knowledge about the current solar trends, opportunities, and challenges in the state.
NSEFI (National Solar Energy Federation of India) was the knowledge partner for the event, while the associate partners included the Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Development Association (UPSEDA), the Uttar Pradesh Renewable Energy Development Association, and the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of UP & Uttarakhand. India Net Zero Alliance was the event’s supporting partner.
One of the key highlights of the SolarQuarter State Leadership Meet: Uttar Pradesh 2024 was the recognition of industry leaders with awards in various categories. These awards included Best Project of the Year, Atmanirbhar India State Business Leader, Solar EPC Company of the Year, Solar System Integrator of the Year, Solar Developer of the Year, State Market Leader Award (for modules, inverters, mounting structures, and other OEMs), State Channel Partner Award, State Technology Leadership Award, and Smart Technology Innovation of the Year, among others.
The event was divided into different sessions, starting with an inaugural address by the chief guest. This was followed by a panel discussion on strategies for solar success, policy insights, technological trends, and financial strategies for large-scale solar projects in Uttar Pradesh. The event also featured a rapid-fire Q&A session with technology experts, where participants could ask questions and gain further insights into the future of solar energy in the state.
Overall, the SolarQuarter Leadership Meet: Uttar Pradesh 2024 was a significant event that highlighted the state’s growing role in the solar energy sector and provided a platform for key stakeholders to collaborate and push the solar industry forward.
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