Informa Markets in India launched the 18th edition of Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo alongside the 3rd edition of The Battery Show India (TBSI) at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The three-day event, running through November 1, represents South Asia’s largest gathering of clean energy stakeholders under the theme “Decoding Pathways to Achieve Net Zero.”
The co-located exhibitions feature over 700 REI exhibitors representing 1,000 brands, alongside 350 TBSI exhibitors with 400 brands. The event expects to draw more than 55,000 professionals across renewable energy, battery manufacturing, and energy storage sectors. International participation includes country pavilions from Germany, Belgium, China, Japan, and Korea, with 46 German companies alone showcasing technologies in solar, wind, bioenergy, and green hydrogen.
India’s Renewable Energy Progress
India has surpassed 250 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025, with the government targeting 500 GW by 2030. The Ministry of Power has approved ₹5,400 crore in Viability Gap Funding for 30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems, expected to attract ₹33,000 crore in investments by 2028.
Shri Manu Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary for New & Renewable Energy, Government of Madhya Pradesh, highlighted India’s achievement in delivering round-the-clock solar-plus-storage power at ₹2.70 per unit. The recently announced 440 MW solar-plus-storage project in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, demonstrates 95% availability during four peak hours through battery energy storage systems.
State-Level Initiatives
Debashish Das, Head of RE Nodal Agency, Government of Odisha, outlined the state’s renewable energy strategy under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy. The state, which contributes 25% of India’s coal reserves and accounts for significant steel, aluminum, and cement production, is prioritizing floating solar projects across 2.25 lakh square kilometers of water reservoirs to preserve agricultural land.
Major Product Launches
Solis Technologies introduced its 125 kW Hybrid Inverter featuring 4-in-1 smart functionality for commercial and industrial applications. The system integrates PV generation, battery charge/discharge capabilities up to 200 A, seamless switching between grid, off-grid, and generator modes in under 10 milliseconds, and AI-driven energy management systems.
Replus unveiled a 5 GW energy storage system aimed at expanding India’s battery manufacturing capacity.
LONGi and INOX Solar announced a strategic partnership to supply 5 GW of high-efficiency solar modules over three years for the Indian market. INOX is simultaneously establishing a 10 GW solar cell manufacturing plant and expanding module production by 3 GW in Odisha, with operations expected to begin in Q2 2026.
Industry Developments
Goldi Solar, India’s largest solar photovoltaic manufacturer, operates 14.7 GW of module capacity with 17.2 GW of cell manufacturing planned. The company showcased four new high-efficiency modules, including India’s first in-house Inter-Digitated Back Contact module delivering up to 665 Wp at 23.08% efficiency.
Gautam Solar presented its G12R series 640 W module, offering 5% higher output compared to 590 W modules while utilizing the same land area. The company operates 4 GW of ALMM-approved module capacity with 1 GW under implementation and a solar cell facility scheduled for 2026.
Vikram Solar launched Hypersol Pro, a high-efficiency solar module designed under the Make in India initiative.
DASH PV Technologies, operating at 40 GW capacity expanding to 63 GW, introduced an interconnect busbar product line scaling from 6.5 GW to 25 GW by March 2026.
International Perspectives
Dr. Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India, emphasized collaboration under the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership signed in 2022. Germany’s participation focuses on technologies in solar, wind, bioenergy, storage, and green hydrogen through the India-German Solar and Wind Energy Working Groups.
Dr. Ewa Suwara, Deputy Head of Delegation, European Union to India, referenced Asian Development Bank projections indicating India could face up to 24.7% GDP loss by 2070 due to climate change, underscoring the urgency of renewable energy transition.
Policy Framework
India’s power capacity has surpassed 500 GW, with more than 50% from non-fossil fuel sources, totaling 256.09 GW from renewable energy. The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers policy has driven domestic solar module capacity to 116 GW and cell capacity to 42 GW by 2026.
Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute, noted India has achieved 127 GW of installed solar capacity. Government initiatives include the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Production-Linked Incentive scheme for solar and battery manufacturing, and the National Manufacturing Mission to strengthen domestic value chains.
Event Structure
The exhibition features specialized zones including a Bio Energy Pavilion supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy with 65 global companies. Conference sessions include the CEO/CXO Conclave, CTO Forum, and Battery Tech Conference addressing advanced manufacturing, sustainable systems, and circular economy practices.
The Battery Show India operates with support from the Department of Science & Technology and Ministry of Heavy Industries, with the Government of Odisha as State Partner, focusing on advanced battery manufacturing and energy storage technologies for the mobility and energy sectors.