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					</table><p>Following the resounding success in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune, Mercom India is hosting its highly acclaimed <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event" target="_blank" rel="noopener">C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet 2023</a> series in Chennai.</p>
<p>The event will be held on July 21, 2023, at Hyatt Regency.</p>
<p>The capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, is one of the most industrialized cities in India, boasting a strategic port that serves as the &#8220;Gateway to South India.&#8221;</p>
<p>With significant consumer power demand, Chennai offers immense potential for businesses to transition toward cleaner power sources.</p>
<p>Recently, Tamil Nadu has increased the retail electricity tariff for high-tension industrial consumers by 2.2% to ₹6.90 ($0.084)/kWh and the retail tariff for commercial consumers by 2.4% to ₹8.70 ($0.11)/kWh. In light of the rising cost of power, going solar is an effective solution for commercial and industrial enterprises to reduce operational expenses while also bringing down their carbon footprint.</p>
<p>The proactive approach of Tamil Nadu&#8217;s power distribution companies in efficiently approving projects enhances the attractiveness of adopting solar energy solutions in the state. This favorable environment opens up new possibilities for businesses to embrace sustainable practices, contribute to a greener future, and bolster their bottom line simultaneously.</p>
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/product/q1-2023-mercom-india-solar-open-access-market-report-518-mw-installed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Q1 2023 Mercom India Solar Open Access Market Report</a>, Tamil Nadu had the country&#8217;s third-highest cumulative open access solar capacity as of March 2023, accounting for 10% of the total capacity.</p>
<p>At the C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet in Chennai, Beela Rajesh, IAS, Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Tamil Nadu, and Arvind Kumar, Managing Director at <a href="https://cpcl.co.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Petroleum Corporation</a>, S.Ilanahai, President, <a href="http://www.chemindassociation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chemical Industries Association</a>, and V N Shiva Shankar, Vice President, <a href="https://sicci.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SICCI</a>, will address the inaugural session.</p>
<p>This will be followed by the session titled &#8220;<strong>Clean Power Purchase – Options &amp; Technologies Maximizing ROI.&#8221; </strong>The panelists for the session are Harimohanlal, AGM &#8211; Project Development at <a href="https://www.sunsure-energy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunsure Energy</a>; SI Balaji, Associate Vice President at <a href="https://www.evolveindia.in/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evolve Energy</a>; Pratik Bhatt, Senior Vice President- Business Development at <a href="https://insolare.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insolare</a>; Nataraj S, Sr. AVP &#8211; RE Projects at <a href="https://swelectes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Swelect Energy</a>, and Nikhil Tambe, CTO, Energy Consortium, <a href="https://www.iitm.ac.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IIT Madras</a>, and Chair, Energy Committee, <a href="https://sicci.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SICCI</a>.</p>
<p>The second session will feature discussions on &#8220;<strong>Innovative Financing Solutions – Ways to Access Cheap Loans.&#8221; </strong>The panelists for the session are Jaideep Bhopale, Lead Sales &#8211; Partnerships at <a href="https://www.ecofy.co.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ecofy</a>; and Anburaj C, DGM at <a href="https://www.sidbi.in/en/about-sidbi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SIDBI</a>.</p>
<p>The event is supported by Evolve Energy, Sunsure Energy, <a href="https://en.goodwe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoodWe</a>, Insolare Energy, <a href="https://www.jinkosolar.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jinko Solar</a>, Ecofy, Swelect Energy, and <a href="https://www.ginlong.com/global/inverter.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Solis Inverters</a>.</p>
<p>The C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet 2023 in Chennai is designed to facilitate meaningful discussions and interactions between industry experts, developers, and C&amp;I consumers. By bringing together this diverse group of stakeholders, Mercom India aims to address pressing challenges, explore opportunities, and promote the adoption of clean energy solutions.</p>
<p>Tailored for large power capacity C&amp;I consumers seeking substantial power cost reduction, this event will address misconceptions, questions, and challenges faced by C&amp;I entities in the region.</p>
<p>Participants can expect to connect with equipment and component manufacturers, lenders, investors, and other key players actively involved in the clean energy sector.</p>
<p>Attendees will gain valuable insights, enabling them to make informed decisions for their businesses and drive the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions in Tamil Nadu.</p>
<p>Interested entities can register for the event by sending an email to <a href="https://www.sidbi.in/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">events@mercomindia.com</a>.</p>
<p>After Chennai, Mercom will host the next C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet in <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/ci-clean-energy-meet-2023-coimbatore" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coimbatore</a> on September 15, 2023.</p>
<p>To find out more about the upcoming events, click <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>


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					</table><p>After the phenomenal responses in Bengaluru and Mumbai, Mercom India is bringing its <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event" target="_blank" rel="noopener">C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet</a> 2023 series for its third event to Pune.</p>
<p>A thriving business hub in India&#8217;s second most populous state, Pune presents abundant opportunities, making it an ideal location for various commercial and industrial (C&amp;I) enterprises that can benefit from transitioning to clean energy.</p>
<p>The event in Pune will be held on June 30, 2023, at Four Points by Sheraton, in collaboration with the Deccan Chamber of Commerce Industries &amp; Agriculture (<a href="https://dcciapune.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DCCIA</a>).</p>
<p>Chief Guest Sadashiv Survase, Joint Director Industries – Pune, and HP Srivastava, Vice Chairman of DCCIA, will address the inaugural session.</p>
<p>This will be followed by the first session titled <strong>“Rooftop Solar- Options and Technologies Maximizing ROI.”</strong> The panelists for the session include Amit Barve, Head of Solar BU at <a href="https://store.in.panasonic.com/?utm_source=Affilate&amp;utm_medium=CPC&amp;utm_campaign=trackback_media_ac_performance_campaign_banner_emailer_651_&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwkeqkBhAnEiwA5U-uMzOunCnrK8US2BVQyxtiVKwMTtkgI1TPHrrRXMaGQIPG3UD4MFj4OhoCIVkQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Panasonic</a>; Bharat Singh TN, Head- Sales and Marketing (India) at <a href="https://www.deyeinverter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deye Inverters</a>; Suhas Pansare, Vice President -Sales &amp; Marketing at <a href="http://relyonsolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RelyOn Solar</a>, and Ryan Pereira, Head – C&amp;I Solar and QHSE at <a href="https://www.mahindrasolarize.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mahindra Solarize</a>.</p>
<p>The second session will feature discussions on <strong>“Open Access Solar – Large Power Purchase, Higher Savings.”</strong> The speakers for the session are Pradeep V Patil, Chief – BD at <a href="http://www.enrichenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enrich Energy</a>; Sumit Joge, GM-BD at <a href="https://sprngenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sprng Energy</a>; Kartikeya Narain Sharma, Co-founder and Chief of Strategy at <a href="https://www.sunsure-energy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunsure</a>, and Shantanu Sirsath, Technical Head of India at <a href="https://www.ginverter.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwkeqkBhAnEiwA5U-uMxIFGFi91pWv1G7X1Bvq47VnPnSxAC82cyr7ugRJ0hM63JpgQ8kq5hoCB5kQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Growatt</a>.</p>
<p>Jaydeep Patel, Director at <a href="https://www.greenedgeenergy.co.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greenedge Energy</a>, will present a short case study on the savings experienced by C&amp;I consumers by switching to solar.</p>
<p>The third and concluding session will focus on, <strong>“Innovative Financing Solutions – Ways to Access Cheap Loans.”</strong> The session will be led by panelists Prabhakar Kumar Singh, Assistant General Manager &amp; RM at <a href="https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SBI</a>, Anup Das, AGM at <a href="https://www.sidbi.in/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SIDBI</a>, and Ashutosh Puntambekar, Executive Vice President at <a href="https://www.electronicafinance.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Electronica Finance</a>.</p>
<p>Pune has been selected as the host city for the event due to several compelling factors.</p>
<p>Maharashtra has set an ambitious target of 634 MW under Phase II of the grid-connected rooftop solar program. Additionally, C&amp;I consumers in Maharashtra pay the highest tariff cost for energy across India, making traditional energy production more expensive.</p>
<p>The event is tailored explicitly for C&amp;I consumers of large power capacity who plan to reduce their power costs significantly.</p>
<p>Equipment and component manufacturers, consultants, energy auditors, lenders, investors, and associates actively engaged in the clean energy sector will find the event beneficial for networking and exploring potential collaborations.</p>
<p>Mercom, through these events, facilitates the convergence of pre-qualified clean energy solution providers and C&amp;I consumers to foster discussions on power requirements, cost advantages, potential challenges, opportunities, and viable solutions.</p>
<p>Embracing solar power is a highly advantageous strategy for C&amp;I businesses to reduce operational expenses while enjoying both environmental and economic advantages.</p>
<p>Entities operating in the C&amp;I sector, along with large institutions and residential complexes, stand to gain significant benefits from adopting clean energy solutions, which not only contribute to cost reduction but also outperform traditional grid power tariffs.</p>
<p>Interested entities can <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/ci-clean-energy-meet-2023-pune/register/2023-form" target="_blank" rel="noopener">register</a> for the event or write to <a href="mailto:events@mercomindia.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">events@mercomindia.com</a></p>
<p>After Pune, Mercom will host the next C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet in <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/event/ci-clean-energy-meet-2023-chennai" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai</a>.</p>


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