Elets Net Zero

About the Summit

Uttar Pradesh is set to host a landmark gathering in the fight against climate change as Elets Technomedia, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), Invest UP & UPREV, presents the Elets Net Zero Summit 2025 on 11 September in Lucknow. Building on a legacy of transformative dialogues in governance, energy, and sustainability, the summit comes at a pivotal moment in India's mission to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070, serving as a catalyst for climate action, green investments, and impactful public-private partnerships.

As India aims for Net Zero emissions by 2070, the Elets Net Zero Summit 2025 in Lucknow will be a pivotal platform to accelerate climate action, boost green investments, and foster impactful public-private partnerships.

Our Speakers

Chief Guest

A K Sharma

Hon'ble Minister of Energy

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Awanish K Awasthi

Chief Advisor to CM
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Lokesh Chandra, IAS

Chairman & Managing Director
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited

Alok Kumar, IAS

Planning Department
Government of Uttar Pradesh and Nodal Officer, One Trillion Economy
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Ranjan Kumar, IAS

Principal Secretary
Ayush Department and Food & Safety Department
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Anurag Yadav, IAS

Principal Secretary
IT & Electronics
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Pranjal Yadav, IAS

Secretary
M.S.M.E. & Export Promotion and IDC Department
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Heera Lal, IAS

Secretary
U.P. National Integration Department
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Inderjit Singh, IAS

Director
UPNEDA and Managing Director, UPREV

Aditya Pratap Singh, IPS

Director
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
Government of India

Shashank Chaudhary

Additional CEO
Invest UP

Prerna Singh

Additional Chief Executive Officer
Greater Noida Development Authority

Pulkit Khare, IAS

Managing Director
UP Skill Development Mission

Shri Vinu C Kunjappan

Secretary
Kannur Municipal Corporation
Government of Kerala

Smt. Manju Gupta

Executive Director
Powergrid Corporation

Deepak Raizada

Director (Corporate Planning)
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd.
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Chetan Pathak

Director- Strategy and Growth
India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)

Dr. Chandrashekhar Chincholkar

Founder CEO
CMK Advisors LLP
LLP Pune

Mr. Rajneesh Sharma

Partner
Delotte India

Sumit Mishra

Executive Director
Delotte

Shreya S.

Assistant Manager
India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)

Kaustubh Gosavi

Program Lead
Climate Finance, WRI India

Dr Rajesh Kr. Upadhyay

IFFCO Chair Professor
Departmenet of Chemical Engineering & Technology
Indian Institute of Technology ( BHU), Varanasi

Shivendra Kumar

Head - Solar Lighting Public Infra
Professional Lighting
Signify(Philips Lighting)

Key Discussion Topics

Scaling Renewable Energy Capacity in UP

Green Hydrogen Potential in UP's Industrial Belt

Reimagining Energy for Viksit Bharat @2047

Innovations in RE for a Greener Future

Strategies to Scale Urban Climate Investments

Green Hydrogen: Pathway to Carbon Neutrality

Energy Storage: Opportunities & Road Ahead

AI in Energy: Emerging Frontiers

PPP Models in Renewable Energy

Discussion Topics

Reimaging energy to meet the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047

Scaling Renewable Energy Capacity in UP

Green Hydrogen Potential in UP's Industrial Belt

Innovations in RE for a Greener Future

Strategies to Scale Urban Climate Investments

Green Hydrogen: Pathway to Carbon Neutrality

Energy Storage: Opportunities & Road Ahead

AI in Energy: Emerging Frontiers

Focus Sectors

Solar Energy (Expanded focus area)

PM Surya Ghar (Solar Rooftop Programme)

Green Hydrogen & Green Energy Corridor (GEC)

Electric Vehicles & EV Infrastructure

Climate Financing & Sustainable Investments

Urban Climate Infrastructure

Energy Storage & Grid Modernisation

AI & Emerging Technologies in Energy

Key Participants

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Ministry of Power
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
NITI Aayog & Policy Think Tanks

STATE GOVERNMENTS

State Power Departments (Uttar Pradesh & other States/UTs)
State Nodal Renewable Energy Agencies (All States & UTs)

Heads of International Missions

Embassies
International Agencies
Development Partners

INDUSTRY PLAYERS

BEE, IREDA and Energy PSUs
Renewable Energy Developers
Leaders in Solar Energy, Green Hydrogen
Electrolyser, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen System Manufacturers
Oil & Gas Majors transitioning to clean energy
EV Manufacturers & EV Infrastructure Providers
MNCs from participating countries
Energy Experts, Research Agencies, and Think Tanks
Technology Leaders & Innovators
Investors & Venture Capital Firms
Energy Researchers & Academics

Key Highlights

High-Value Roundtables & Power Talks

Elite Circles. Exclusive Connections

Global Synergies, Local Impact

Unveiling the eGov Energy Special

Spotlight on Disruptive Innovation

On-Ground Insights: Industry Immersion Tours

10+ Knowledge Sessions

300+ Speakers & Delegates

Global Collaborations

Exclusive Networking & B2G/B2B Meets

Innovation Showcase & Industry Site Visits

Past Speakers

Manohar Lal Khattar

Hon'ble Minister of Power
Government of India

Pinarayi Vijayan

Hon'ble Chief Minister
Government of Kerala

Brajesh Pathak

Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Sunil Kumar Sharma

Hon'ble Cabinet Minister for Electronics & IT
Government of Uttar Pradesh

K. Krishnankutty

Hon'ble Minister of Electricity
Government of Kerala

Durga Shanker Mishra

Former Chief Secretary
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Awanish Awasthi

Former Advisor to the Chief Minister
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Anil Kumar Sagar

Former Principal Secretary
Department of IT & Electronics
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Dr. M K Shanmuga Sundaram

Principal Secretary
Basic Education Department
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Ranjan Kumar

Secretary
Medical Health & Family Welfare Department
Government of Uttar Pradesh

Ranvir Prasad

Managing Director
UP Power Transmission Corporation Ltd.

FAQs

What is the Elets Net Zero Summit 2025? ▶

A national summit on clean energy, organised by Elets Technomedia & UPNEDA, on 11 September 2025 in Lucknow.

What is this year’s theme? ▶

“Accelerating Uttar Pradesh’s Transition to Net Zero – Power On, Emissions Off!”

Why Uttar Pradesh? ▶

UP has strong solar potential, EV & storage infrastructure, investor-friendly policies, and rising industry momentum.

What are the focus sectors? ▶

Solar Energy & PM Surya Ghar
Green Hydrogen & GEC
EVs & EV Infrastructure
Energy Storage, Climate Finance, AI in Energy

Who will participate? ▶

Central & State ministries, renewable agencies, industry leaders in Solar, EVs, Hydrogen, PSUs, investors, and researchers.

What are the key highlights? ▶

10+ sessions, 300+ delegates, B2G/B2B meets, innovation showcases, and global collaborations.