Renewable Energy & Clean Power
Karnataka's leadership in solar (Pavagada), wind belts, hydro, and hybrid renewable expansion
The Premier Platform for Energy Innovation, Investment & Transformation
Powering Karnataka's Sustainable Energy Future
Karnataka Energy Summit, organised by Elets Technomedia in association with the Karnataka Energy Department, aims to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and experts on a common platform to deliberate on the future of the state's energy sector.
The summit will focus on key priorities such as clean energy transition, renewable energy expansion, grid modernisation, energy efficiency, storage solutions, and the adoption of emerging technologies to build a resilient, sustainable, and future-ready energy ecosystem for Karnataka.
Driving Karnataka's Energy Transformation
Exploring the key pillars powering a resilient, sustainable, and future-ready energy ecosystem
Grid Modernisation & Smart Utilities
BESCOM and state DISCOM transformation through smart meters, digital grids, and loss reduction
Energy Storage & Emerging Technologies
Battery storage, pumped hydro from the Western Ghats, and grid-balancing innovations
Green Hydrogen & Industrial Decarbonisation
Emerging green hydrogen ecosystem powering Karnataka's industrial and manufacturing transition
Electric Mobility & Charging Infrastructure
Bengaluru-led EV ecosystem driving charging networks, startups, and rapid adoption
Energy Policy, Investment & Sustainability
Karnataka's progressive energy policies, renewable procurement, and ESG-driven investment climate
Why Karnataka?
The natural stage for India's most important energy conversations
India's #1 state in renewable energy installations
Home to Asia's largest solar park at Pavagada (2,050 MW)
Pioneer in green hydrogen policy and industrial decarbonisation
Progressive BESCOM smart grid and utility digitalisation model
Thriving EV and clean mobility ecosystem anchored in Bengaluru
Robust investment climate backed by Karnataka's Renewable Energy Policy 2022–27
Focus Sectors
Power Generation
Transmission & Grid Infrastructure
Power Distribution & Smart Utilities
Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Biomass)
Energy Storage & Battery Technologies
Green Hydrogen & Clean Fuels
Electric Mobility & Charging Infrastructure
Digital Energy, AI & Smart Grid Technologies
Energy Policy, Investment & Sustainability
Key Participants
Government & Policymakers
Senior officials, regulators, energy departments, urban development authorities, and public sector decision-makers
Utility & Power Sector Leaders
Leadership teams from generation companies, transmission utilities, DISCOMs, and power exchanges
Renewable Energy Developers
Solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and hybrid developers seeking growth opportunities and partnerships
Energy Technology Providers
Smart grid, digital technologies, energy management systems, storage, and utility innovations
Industrial & Commercial Users
Manufacturing, infrastructure, data centre, and commercial stakeholders focused on efficiency and sustainability
Investors & Financial Institutions
Banks, infrastructure funds, VC, and private equity investors supporting energy projects
EV & Mobility Ecosystem
Automotive manufacturers, charging infrastructure, battery companies, and mobility startups
Sustainability, Academia & Research
ESG leaders, climate experts, universities, research institutions, and energy-focused startups
Why Attend?
Six compelling reasons the Karnataka Energy Summit 2026 belongs on your calendar
Gain Strategic Insights
Learn from policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders about energy policy, market trends, and emerging technologies
Discover Innovative Solutions
Explore cutting-edge technologies transforming energy generation, transmission, distribution, storage, and consumption
Build High-Value Connections
Network with government officials, utility executives, investors, technology providers, and energy innovators
Build High-Value Connections
Network with government officials, utility executives, investors, technology providers, and energy innovators
Explore Investment Opportunities
Identify opportunities in renewable energy, storage, smart infrastructure, green hydrogen, and sustainable development projects
Learn from Real-World Success Stories
Gain practical insights from successful projects and implementation case studies across Karnataka and India
Explore Investment Opportunities
Identify opportunities in renewable energy, storage, smart infrastructure, green hydrogen, and sustainable development projects
Learn from Real-World Success Stories
Gain practical insights from successful projects and implementation case studies across Karnataka and India
Shape the Future of Energy
Participate in discussions influencing policy, innovation, sustainability, and long-term energy security
Our Past Partners
Past Speakers
K. Krishnankutty
Hon'ble Minister of Electricity
Government of Kerala
Puneet Kumar, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary, Power
Government of Kerala
Minhaj Alam, IAS
Chairman & Managing Director
Kerala State Electricity Board
K. R. Jyothilal, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary, Finance
Government of Kerala
Amb. B. Bala Bhaskar
Ex Ambassador to Norway
Government of India
Jitendra Srivastava, IAS
Chairman & Managing Director
REC Limited
Neeraj Semwal, IAS
Secretary, Power Department
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Dr Prasad A. Chaphekar
Director, MNRE
Government of India
Rajesh Badhe
Chief General Manager (Hydrogen)
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
Nitin Seth
CEO — New Mobility
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Ranjan Mathai
Former Foreign Secretary
Government of India
Bhupinder Singh Bhalla
Ex Secretary, MNRE
Government of India
Nidhi Khare
Secretary, MNRE
Government of India
Pankaj Agarwal
Secretary, Ministry of Power
Government of India
Gaurav Gupta, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary, Energy
Government of Karnataka
Abha Shukla, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary (Energy)
Government of Maharashtra
Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS
Principal Secretary (Energy)
Government of Odisha
Abhay Bakre
Mission Director
National Green Hydrogen Mission
Biju Prabhakar
Chairman & Managing Director
Kerala State Electricity Board
S. Suhas, IAS
Managing Director
Cochin International Airport Ltd
