SESI (Solar Energy Society of India) in collaboration with AGNIi (Accelerating Growth of New India’s Innovation) and NPC (National Productivity Council) organized a one of a kind webinar headed by women leaders on “Challenges before the next-generation solar start-ups” to help prospective solar entrepreneurs identify key market challenges and provide them with the tools to overcome these obstacles and establish themselves as key players in the Indian renewable energy market.
With the sudden and vicious layout of COVID19 it is time to reassess and realign business strategies according to the potential growth areas, especially for the young entrepreneurs and start-ups. This pandemic has turned out to be a wakeup call for the citizens across the globe, especially for the young entrepreneurs and start-ups. The effect of this pandemic is being felt in all the sectors and the energy sector is no exception. Due to the uncertainties and the dynamic nature of the renewable energy sector recently, there is going to be a plethora of challenges for the next-generation start-ups. Moreover, the subsequent reduction in the cost of renewable energy and its related technological advancements are bringing forth new opportunities, specifically for solar energy.
The webinar that was held on the 15th of May focused on the recent advancements in the field of renewable energy and their potential reach in the India subcontinent. It included a gist of the best practices, gaps, and guidelines to accelerate the industrial growth of renewable energy, establishing independence in the global market and making India self-sufficient.
The webinar created a scope for a thorough discussion and recommendations for the future activities keeping the COVID-19 pandemic in the hindsight
The distinctive panel was moderated by Pooja Monga, a member of SESI, Shrikanti Nilange – Co-moderator – Director, Sunergize Energy Solutions, Life member, SESI, and included eminent women market leaders like Mirunalani Chellapan, Pratha Jhawar, Itishree Kanungo, P. Chitra, Suruchi Rao and Shruti Sharma, who through their presentations and an interactive session answered the questions of the hour with sheer expertise. What made this webinar extremely unique was the fact that it witnessed the younger generation taking the queue and actively participating in the webinar. Commenting on the success of the webinar Prafulla Pathak, President of SESI said, “With more than 226 people live, this webinar was very inspiring and the beautiful part was that women and youngsters were in the lead.”
Under the present circumstances where the lockdown has been continuing for more than two months now, the citizens seem to have accepted the present status quo as the new normal and participated in the webinar sitting at the comfort of their homes from different parts of the countries and made it a huge success. This just goes on to prove that India is not just moving towards becoming a technologically equipped country but also a socially awake nation.
In the times to come, self sustainability is going to be the key to survival and SESI with their immensely knowledgeable and qualitative workforce in the field of renewable energy is going to be the solution for next generation
Prafulla Pathak
President, Solar Energy Society of India
He further elucidates that it is now important to tap the rural markets and identify the problems that exists in such markets and find an aid at the disposal of the solar energy. The webinar stood to be an extremely insightful session taking the next generation startups with a comprehensive guidance on the challenges to be faced by them on the road ahead in the industry of renewable energy.
More efforts on connecting next generation of solar sector in India by SESI in time to come. The enthusiast can connect through Whatsapp: +91 93551 55775.