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India Energy Excellence Awards 2026

Honouring the Champions of India's Energy Transformation

18 – 19 August 2026 HICC, Hyderabad · Telangana 25 Award Categories
0Award Categories
0+Senior Leaders
0thEdition · Flagship
0+Years of Elets Legacy

Why Nominate

National Recognition

Get recognized on India's premier energy platform before 500+ senior leaders • 🎤

Stage Presence

Award winners get featured in the summit proceedings and Elets publications

Media Coverage

Extensive coverage across Elets eGov, social media, and partner publications

Networking

Connect with policy makers, industry CEOs, and global energy leaders

Jury Evaluation

Rigorous assessment by an eminent jury of energy sector leaders and policy experts

25 Categories

Award Categories

Government & PSU Excellence
Govt & PSU01

Best State Energy Policy

Recognizing the state government with the most progressive and impactful energy policy.

Govt & PSU02

DISCOM Transformation Award

Excellence in distribution reforms, smart metering and financial turnaround.

Govt & PSU03

Excellence in Green Hydrogen Mission

Outstanding contribution to India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Govt & PSU04

Smart Grid & Grid Modernization Award

Innovation in grid modernization, SCADA, smart meters and automation.

Govt & PSU05

Public Sector Energy Leader of the Year

Individual leadership award for a PSU/CPSE head driving exceptional results.

Renewable Energy
Renewables06

Best Solar Energy Project

Largest-impact solar project — utility scale, rooftop or floating solar.

Renewables07

Best Wind Energy Project

Outstanding wind energy project for capacity, innovation or community impact.

Renewables08

Excellence in Hybrid RE Project

Best solar-wind hybrid, RE + storage, or round-the-clock RE project.

Renewables09

RE Manufacturing Excellence

Outstanding contribution to solar/wind/storage manufacturing under PLI / Make in India.

Renewables10

Green Startup of the Year

Most innovative energy startup in RE, storage, EV, hydrogen or climate tech.

Energy Transition & Sustainability
Transition11

Energy Transition Leadership Award

Leading the shift from fossil to clean energy with measurable impact.

Transition12

Best Energy Efficiency Initiative

Best-in-class efficiency program in the industrial, commercial or residential segment.

Transition13

Excellence in Carbon Reduction

Measurable carbon footprint reduction through technology or process innovation.

Transition14

Sustainable CSR Initiative in Energy

Best CSR initiative promoting rural electrification or clean energy access.

Technology & Innovation
Tech & Innovation15

Battery & Energy Storage Innovation

Breakthrough in battery technology, BESS deployment or pumped hydro storage.

Tech & Innovation16

EV Infrastructure Excellence

Best EV charging infrastructure deployment at scale.

Tech & Innovation17

Digital Energy & AI Award

Best use of AI, IoT or digital twins in energy management.

Tech & Innovation18

Innovative EV of the Year

Most innovative electric vehicle launched in India.

Oil, Gas & Fuels
Oil, Gas & Fuels19

City Gas Distribution Company of the Year

Best CGD entity for network expansion, safety and customer service.

Oil, Gas & Fuels20

Excellence in Green Fuels

Innovation in biofuels, ethanol blending, green hydrogen or SAF.

Individual Excellence
Individual21

Energy CEO of the Year

Outstanding leadership in the energy sector.

Individual22

Energy Woman Leader of the Year

Women driving change in energy — policy, business, technology or social impact.

Individual23

Young Energy Professional of the Year

Exceptional contribution by a professional under 35.

Special Jury Awards
Special Jury24

Lifetime Achievement Award

For extraordinary, sustained contribution to India’s energy sector.

Special Jury25

Special Jury Award — Telangana

Special recognition for Telangana-based entities driving the state’s energy transformation.

How to Nominate

Five steps to the stage

1

Choose Your Category

Select the award category most relevant to your achievement

2

Fill the Nomination Form

Provide a brief project report (minimum 500 words) outlining your contribution

3

Submit Supporting Documents

Include data, impact metrics, photos, and testimonials

4

Jury Evaluation

Shortlisted nominees will be evaluated by the eminent jury panel

5

Awards Ceremony

Winners announced at the India Energy Summit & Expo 2026, Hyderabad

Nomination Deadline31 July 2026 · 11:59 PM IST
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