India’s Renewable Energy Journey Reaches New Milestone As Informa Markets Launches 18th REI Expo 2025 With 700+ Exhibitors And 35,000 Visitors In Greater Noida

Marking a major milestone in India’s renewable energy progress, Informa Markets in India, the nation’s leading organizer of B2B growth platforms, inaugurated the 18th edition of the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. Co-located with the 3rd edition of The Battery Show India (TBSI), the three-day event—running from October 30 to November 1, 2025—aims to accelerate global collaboration, technological innovation, and strategic investments that will shape India’s clean energy future.

Together, REI and TBSI represent South Asia’s most influential platform for clean energy, uniting global manufacturers, innovators, investors, and policymakers under the theme “Decoding Pathways to Achieve Net Zero.” The inauguration ceremony brought together several key leaders and dignitaries, including Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI; Mr. Debashish Das, Head of the Renewable Energy Nodal Agency, Government of Odisha; Shri Manu Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary, Power and Renewable Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh; Mr. Peter Hall, President, IMEA Region, Informa Markets; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India; and Mr. Rajneesh Khattar, Senior Group Director, Informa Markets in India.

Dr. Vibha Dhawan highlighted India’s remarkable renewable energy strides, noting that the country has achieved 127 GW of installed solar capacity and is well on track to reach 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. She emphasized that initiatives like the National Green Hydrogen Mission and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for solar and battery manufacturing are strengthening the domestic clean energy value chain. Dr. Dhawan underscored the need to view sustainability as a strategic enabler of industrial competitiveness and inclusive development.

Shri Manu Srivastava reflected on India’s advancements in renewable energy economics and innovation, sharing that the country has achieved sub-₹3 per unit tariffs without subsidies and is now delivering round-the-clock solar-plus-storage power at ₹2.70 per unit. He noted that Madhya Pradesh’s 440 MW solar-plus-storage project in Morena, with 95% availability for peak hours, has established India’s capability to deliver affordable, reliable renewable power even during non-solar hours.

Mr. Debashish Das, representing Odisha, spoke on the state’s balanced approach toward industrial growth and energy sustainability. Despite being a mineral-rich state contributing significantly to India’s coal, steel, and aluminium output, Odisha is embracing clean energy through initiatives like floating solar projects and pump storage systems, ensuring energy accessibility and environmental responsibility.

Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director of Informa Markets in India, emphasized India’s accelerated clean energy transition, with renewable capacity surpassing 250 GW in 2025 and a pipeline targeting 500 GW by 2030. He highlighted the recently approved ₹5,400 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for 30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), which is expected to attract ₹33,000 crore in investments by 2028. Mudras noted that REI and TBSI play a key role in this transition, fostering collaboration across technology, policy, and industry.

The REI 2025 show floor witnessed an overwhelming response with over 700 exhibitors, 1,000 brands, and 250 global thought leaders, attracting more than 35,000 visitors over three days. The event showcased the complete spectrum of renewable technologies—from solar manufacturing, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure to biomass and wind energy—facilitating networking and partnerships among global players.

Running concurrently, The Battery Show India (TBSI) emerged as South Asia’s leading platform for advanced battery manufacturing and energy storage, featuring 350+ exhibitors and 400+ brands and drawing over 20,000 professionals from across the global energy and mobility sectors. Supported by the Department of Science & Technology and the Ministry of Heavy Industries, and with the Government of Odisha as State Partner, TBSI showcased the rapid evolution of India’s battery ecosystem.

The Bio Energy Pavilion, supported by MNRE, further added to the event’s international stature, with participation from 65 global companies showcasing bioenergy innovations. Prominent exhibitors included Reliance New Energy, Adani Solar, INOX Solar, Vikram Solar, Waaree Energies, Goldi Solar, Havells, Gautam Solar, Luminous Power, and Dhash PV Technologies.

Several industry leaders shared their perspectives during the event. Mr. Dhruv Dholakiya, Director of Goldi Solar, announced the company’s expansion into the U.S. market and unveiled four high-efficiency modules, including India’s first in-house Inter-Digitated Back Contact (IBC) concept module and a 715 Wp G12 module, reinforcing Goldi Solar’s leadership in technology and manufacturing. Ms. Shubhra Mohanka, Director of Gautam Solar Pvt. Ltd., introduced the 640 W G12R series, one of India’s highest wattage modules, and shared plans for a new solar cell facility operational by 2026, underscoring the company’s focus on backward integration.

Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary, Chairman & Managing Director of Vikram Solar, unveiled Hypersol Pro, a high-efficiency solar module developed under the Make in India initiative, aimed at setting new benchmarks in performance and reliability.Mr. Devesh Sharma, CEO of INOX Solar, revealed a strategic collaboration with LONGi to jointly supply 5 GW of high-efficiency modules and announced plans for a 10 GW solar cell plant and an additional 3 GW module expansion in Odisha. Mr. Bhupendra Singh Rawat, CEO of Dhash PV Technologies, emphasized the company’s growth trajectory, with production capacity expanding from 40 GW to 63 GW, and discussed the role of ALMM in promoting India’s self-reliance in solar manufacturing.

Innovation took center stage with several key product launches and strategic collaborations. Solis introduced its 125 kW Hybrid Inverter for commercial and industrial applications, integrating PV generation, high-efficiency battery charge/discharge, and AI-driven energy management. Replus unveiled a 5 GW energy storage system, supporting India’s large-scale battery ambitions, while LONGi formalized a strategic module supply partnership with INOX for the Indian market.

A key announcement at REI 2025 was that India has surpassed 500 GW of total power capacity, with renewables accounting for over 50% of the energy mix, marking another major milestone in the country’s clean energy transformation. With a strong pipeline of wind, solar, and storage projects, India is now poised to move from capacity expansion toward integration, storage, and value-chain localization, setting the stage for a sustainable and self-reliant energy future. The 18th edition of REI Expo has thus solidified its role as the driving force behind India’s renewable energy ecosystem—empowering innovation, encouraging investment, and fostering global cooperation on the path toward achieving net zero.